The Agony in the Garden

"The Agony in the Garden" is a religious painting from the late renaissance, vividly depicting a scene from the Bible. Created in 1590 by El Greco, it is a striking example of Mannerism. The painting was completed on a canvas using oil, a technique that offers luminous, lasting color. The subject matter and the dramatic artistic style both uncover the pronounced influence of Titian on El Greco's work. Today, this mesmerizing masterpiece can be admired at the Toledo Art Museum in Toledo, Ohio.