The Betrayal of Christ by Judas
1508
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1508
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This chaotic scene shows a group of men in armor and robes. One man is being grabbed from behind, his arms twisted. Another man on the ground clutches a drum, looking up in fear. The background is dark and crowded with weapons, while a small figure in the corner watches. Notice how the artist uses deep shadows and sharp contrasts to make the figures stand out. This makes the violence feel even more dramatic. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
![Madonna and Child [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d7b8ebf05d22ebe5/thumb.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b4ebf9b282faa17a/thumb.webp)
