1462
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Betrayal of Christ is a 1462 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene of Jesus being betrayed by Judas. Jesus is at the center, wearing a long robe, while Judas is kissing his cheek. Several other figures are around them, some with weapons. The scene is full of emotion, with Jesus looking sad and Judas looking guilty. The other figures seem to be reacting to the betrayal, with some looking angry and others looking shocked. The painting is a woodcut, which means it was made by carving a design into a piece of wood and then printing it onto paper. This technique was popular during the Renaissance period, and it allowed artists to create detailed and intricate designs. To learn more about this technique, you can look up the term "woodcut".
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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