The artwork titled “Agony in the Garden (detail)” originates from the Byzantine Mosaics, created around 1056. It is a mosaic, belonging to the Middle Byzantine period, specifically during the era known as the Macedonian Renaissance that spanned from 867 to 1056. As a religious painting, it is part of the series found in the Nea Moni of Chios, Greece. This particular piece is located within the Nea Moni of Chios, on the island of Chios in Greece.
In the image, the artwork displays an angelic figure with golden tones constituting the halo and certain aspects of the clothing. The angel is portrayed in a gesture of reaching out, with a solemn and compassionate facial expression. The mosaic is created with small, carefully placed tiles in various colors that present a detailed and textured image. The use of color is subtle, with different hues creating shading and depth, particularly noticeable in the figure’s draped blue garment and the intricate rendering of the face. The background of the halo is predominantly gold, a characteristic of Byzantine religious art, symbolizing the divine light and sacredness. This detailed mosaic work is indicative of the spiritual and artistic significance placed on religious iconography during the Middle Byzantine period.