
- The Betrayal
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The Betrayal
- Object:
Panel
- Place of origin:
England (made)
- Date:
15th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown
- Materials and Techniques:
Carved, painted and gilt alabaster
- Credit Line:
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
- Museum number:
A.100:1, 2-1946
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Christ's right hand is raised in blessing as He is seized following his betrayal by Judas Iscariot. The faces of all the figures except Christ and St Peter are coloured dark brown. This probably reflects the practice of painting the faces of evil characters in contemporary drama.