Antique 17thc Oil panel painting Agony Garden mount of olives evangelists For Sale

Antique religious top painting from 17thc
oil on panel
flemish school
This painting depicts Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane (also known as the Agony in the Garden). It is a classic representation of the biblical scene where Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives before his arrest, while his disciples fall asleep.Iconography & DetailsLooking at the composition, several key elements are present:

• The Kneeling Christ: Jesus is shown in the center, kneeling in prayer during his moment of great emotional distress.
• The Angel with the Cross: An angel appears in the upper left, holding a cross. This symbolizes the "cup" of suffering and the sacrifice Jesus is about to accept.
• The Three Sleeping Apostles: In the foreground, Peter, James, and John are asleep. Saint Peter is often identifiable by the sword he carries (which he later uses to strike a guard during the arrest).
• The Approaching Soldiers: In the dark background to the right, you can see small figures with torches, representing Judas leading the Roman soldiers to capture Jesus

77.5 x 61.5 cm with frame included ( has been put in a more recent frame )
H1-1500