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The Betrayal

Print
c. 1495-1528 (designed), c. 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Betrayal (generic title)
  • The Large Passion (series title)
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
Dimensions
  • Height: 39cm
  • Width: 26.7cm
Subjects depicted
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.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
26120:2

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Record createdJune 15, 2005
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