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The Betrayal of Christ

Cornelis Cort, after Girolamo Muziano

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of figures in a dynamic scene. In the center, a man with long hair and a beard wearing a robe is surrounded by several soldiers wearing helmets and armor, some carrying shields and swords. To the right, another man peeks out from behind a wooden door. The surrounding environment includes a stone structure with an arched doorway and rugged terrain with sparse trees. Several soldiers with lances and shields are standing in the background. A soldier on the ground is holding his head.

Artwork Details

Date
1568
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
2776 × 3778 px
Public Domain
Yes
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