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Le Baiser de Judas, by Unknown, unspecified, 1460

Le Baiser de Judas

Unknown

1460

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Dominant colour

Overview

Le Baiser de Judas is a 1460 unspecified by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1460 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

This painting shows a scene of Jesus Christ carrying a cross, surrounded by a group of people. He is wearing a long, light-colored robe and has a halo around his head. The people around him are dressed in various colors and are holding different objects, such as a stick and a book. In the background, there is a hill with a few trees and a cloudy sky. The overall mood of the painting is somber and reflective, with a focus on the emotional weight of Christ's journey. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of Christ. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.

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