The Agony in the Garden

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a religious scene with figures witnessing a divine apparition. The image features a figure in the sky surrounded by radiant light and clouds, holding a chalice. Below, several figures are depicted with reverent gestures as they kneel or lay on the ground. To the right, there is an enclosure with a structure surrounded by a fence. The lines are sharply defined, and cross-hatching gives depth and texture to the scene. Trees appear along the sides with their branches swept by the wind, adding a dynamic element to the composition.