{"product_id":"the-agony-in-the-garden-martin-schongauer","title":"The Agony in the Garden - Martin Schongauer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed Northern Renaissance depiction of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, featuring precise atmospheric depth and expressive figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the biblical scene of Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. Martin Schongauer, a master of the Northern Renaissance, constructs a composition that balances the spiritual isolation of the central figure with a sprawling, atmospheric environment. Christ kneels in the middle distance, his posture conveying a sense of quiet resignation. In the foreground, the disciples are shown in deep slumber, their forms draped in heavy, colour-saturated garments that contrast with the muted tones of the surrounding earth and rock formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background reveals a distant, fortified city rendered with precise detail, suggesting the influence of contemporary German urban architecture. Schongauer employs a sophisticated use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth, drawing the eye from the sleeping figures towards the distant horizon. The jagged rock formations and the dense, dark foliage frame the scene, adding a sense of enclosure and solemnity to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchongauer was highly regarded for his technical precision, particularly in his engravings, and this painterly approach reflects his ability to translate that same clarity into oil on panel. The work avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the emotional weight of the event. The palette is dominated by deep greens, earthy browns, and the striking red of the sleeping disciple's robe, which serves to anchor the foreground composition. This piece offers a view into the stylistic developments of late fifteenth-century German art, where the focus shifted towards a more naturalistic representation of space and human emotion within a religious framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-crucifixion-hans-baldung-grien\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Crucifixion - Hans Baldung Grien — Hans Baldung Grien\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/column-of-victory-for-the-subjugation-of-the-peasants-albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eColumn of Victory for the Subjugation of the Peasants - Albrecht Dürer — Albrecht Dürer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Martin Schongauer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455700767055,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455703224655,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455703257423,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455703290191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455703322959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455703355727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455703388495,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455703421263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455703454031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455703486799,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455703519567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455703552335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Agony-in-the-Garden_Poster_CompositorV1_1786247886537.jpg?v=1786489867","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-agony-in-the-garden-martin-schongauer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}