The sculpture depicts a central figure kneeling on the ground, draped in flowing robes, surrounded by celestial figures including an angel with wings holding a cup. In the background, there is a palm tree and a group of partially visible people, with a child angel holding a cross above, and another small figure in the clouds. The artwork is made of a rich, brown material, likely bronze, with a smooth, polished finish that emphasizes the detailed textures and flowing lines. The composition is highly detailed and dynamic, featuring an interplay of figures and elements in a circular format.
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The Agony in the Garden

sculptor Angelo de Rossi (Italian, 1671 - 1715)

c. 1700

Medium
copper
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (oval): 53 x 46.5 cm (20 7/8 x 18 5/16 in.)
Culture
Roman
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Patrons' Permanent Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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