Artwork
Agony in the Garden
Agony in the Garden is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francisco de Osona. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Agony in the Garden is a painting created around 1500 by Francisco de Osona, a Spanish Renaissance painter from Valencia. The work is executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene in which Jesus prays in a garden, surrounded by sleeping disciples and approaching soldiers. The somber atmosphere is heightened by the artist's use of dark colors, conveying a sense of drama and intensity.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint achieves a rich, textured effect. The work is characteristic of the early Renaissance style, reflecting the artistic traditions of Osona's family workshop, which often collaborated on commissions.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of Madrid's Museo del Prado.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco de Osona, also Francisco de Osona the Younger, (c.1465–c.1514) was a Spanish Renaissance painter.
