The Betrayal of Christ

About this work

This woodcut shows a tense scene with six figures. One man in a halo stands at the center, holding a staff and looking calm. Around him, others grab at him—some with angry faces, others reaching out. The colors are flat and bright: blues, greens, and browns stand out against a simple background. Notice how the artist used bold lines to show emotion, not detailed faces. This was a common way to make prints before photography. Try looking up woodcut to see how artists carved images into wood.