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The Kiss of Judas

Mestre de Retascón

1417

unspecified

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

The Kiss of Judas is a 1417 unspecified by Mestre de Retascón, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?: Mestre de Retascón
When & what style?: 1417
Where can I see it?: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene with many figures. In the center, a man in a pink robe is being kissed by another man. The man being kissed has his hands on the other man's chest. Around them, a group of men in red and brown clothing are watching or reacting. Some are holding objects like a lantern or a sword. The background is dark, and the overall mood is tense. In the lower right corner, a man in a red robe and a halo is holding a sword. He seems to be watching the central scene. The painting has a lot of detail, with intricate clothing and facial expressions. If you want to see more art like this, you might be interested in the work of Mestre de Retascón.