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Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi

Edward Kaiser

1875

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Post-Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Religious

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Copy after the painting The Betrayal of Christ attributed Jacobo Torrit in the Upper Church, San Francesco, Assisi is a 1875 watercolor by Edward Kaiser, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Edward Kaiser
When & what style?: 1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting depicts a scene from the life of Christ, with a group of men gathered around him. The central figure, Christ, is dressed in a red robe and is being led away by a man in a yellow robe. The background is a muted green, with a few trees and buildings visible. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The figures are rendered in a lifelike manner, with subtle expressions and gestures. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the viewer is witnessing a private moment in the life of Christ. The painting is a copy of a work by Jacobo Torriti, and is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The work is a watercolour copy by Eduard Kaiser, dated 1875, reproducing the fresco *The Betrayal of Christ* attributed to Jacobo Torriti in the Upper Church of San Francesco, Assisi. It is inscribed in ink with the artist’s name and was created for the Arundel Society. The piece was exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London from October 1996 to March 1997.

Read the full account in the museum source.