The Agony in the Garden, 1455, c.1914
Scope and Contents
Reproduction print of the painting entitled 'The Agony in the Garden', 1455, by Andrea Mantegna, probably cut from a publication. Included as an example of Renaissance (Venetian) visualisation of Jerusalem as seen from the Garden of Gethsemane.
Dates
- Creation: c.1914
Creator
- From the Series: Geddes, Sir Patrick, 1854-1932 (biologist, sociologist, educationist and town planner) (Person)
- From the Series: Mears, Frank Charles, 1880-1953 (architect and town planner) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
French
Hebrew
Latin
Dutch
Flemish
Full Extent
1 print (Box C) : Reproduction, most likely cut from a publication (unknown) ; 14.7 x 23 cms; 20.5 x 23 cms (mount); 34 x 42.4 cm (mount 2)
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Stuck first on brown sugar paper mount and this stuck to green-gray coarse paper. Damaged.
Physical Location
Stock Check (2016-2020): Located
Other Finding Aids
Original Exhibit in The Cities and Town Planning Exhibition 1910 (denoted by "C" in the 1998 printed catalogue); also used in the Hastings Exhibition, 1946.
Existence and Location of Originals
GB 0345 National Gallery NG1417
Previous reference
A1.43.A
Stock Check (2016-2020)
Located
Repository Details
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