The Betrayal of Christ

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, circa 1470/1480

The image shows six individuals in an animated interaction. Most figures are depicted from the waist up, except two shown from head to toe, and one lying down. The central figure is standing, wearing a robe and a halo, holding a bag. The figures' facial features are stylized with simple, expressive lines. The central figure has long hair, while others have short hair or head coverings. The surrounding figures wear medieval-style clothing in earth tones and blues, some with green accents. The figure on the ground is bald and wearing a garment with a white collar. One individual holds a scroll or baton, while others interact with or gesture towards the central figure. The background has a blue sky and green ground, enclosed by a red border.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datazione
circa 1470/1480
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
woodcut in dark brown, hand-colored in red lake, green, blue, orange, and gold
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows six individuals in an animated interaction. Most figures are depicted from the waist up, except two shown from head to toe, and one lying down. The central figure is standing, wearing a robe and a halo, holding a bag. The figures' facial features are stylized with simple, expressive lines. The central figure has long hair, while others have short hair or head coverings. The surrounding figures wear medieval-style clothing in earth tones and blues, some with green accents. The figure on the ground is bald and wearing a garment with a white collar. One individual holds a scroll or baton, while others interact with or gesture towards the central figure. The background has a blue sky and green ground, enclosed by a red border.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470