The Betrayal
Print
c. 1495-1528 (designed), c. 16th century (made)
c. 1495-1528 (designed), c. 16th century (made)
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This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.
In this scene Judas has betrayed Christ, kissing him as a signal for the soldiers to make the arrest. They drag Christ away, grabbing his clothing and roping him around the waist. On the right, the disciple Peter fights back, but Christ himself gazes heavenwards, accepting his fate.
In this scene Judas has betrayed Christ, kissing him as a signal for the soldiers to make the arrest. They drag Christ away, grabbing his clothing and roping him around the waist. On the right, the disciple Peter fights back, but Christ himself gazes heavenwards, accepting his fate.
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| Materials and techniques | Woodcut on paper |
| Brief description | Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'The Betrayal' from the 'Large Passion' series; 1510; woodcut |
| Physical description | Black and white woodcut showing the figure of Christ being dragged away by soldiers |
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| Summary | This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story. In this scene Judas has betrayed Christ, kissing him as a signal for the soldiers to make the arrest. They drag Christ away, grabbing his clothing and roping him around the waist. On the right, the disciple Peter fights back, but Christ himself gazes heavenwards, accepting his fate. |
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| Accession number | 26120:2 |
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| Record created | June 15, 2005 |
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