The Agony in the Garden

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The Agony in the Garden

published by Alexander Browne, after Annibale Carracci
mezzotint, circa 1684
16 in. x 12 7/8 in. (405 mm x 327 mm) plate size; 17 1/2 in. x 14 3/8 in. (445 mm x 365 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries, 1984
Reference Collection
NPG D11451

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  • Alexander Browne (active 1659-died 1706), Artist, publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Annibale Carracci (1560-1609), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits, Sitter associated with 3 portraits.

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One of the larger so-called 'subject' prints published by Alexander Browne. In Browne's 'License to print certain Plates' of 1684 the print is described as 'Our Saviour praying in the Garden at length after Han: Crah'.

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Current affairs

James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.

Art and science

Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.
Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.

International

Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.

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