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The Betrayal of Christ

Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring multiple figures engaged in a tense moment. Some are armed and confronting each other in a chaotic scene. The central figures are surrounded by others with swords and spears. The background includes a tree and a building structure. The expressive detail, line work, and shading emphasize the intense emotions and actions of the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1512
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
3605 × 3552 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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