The Arrest of Christ (Kiss of Judas)

Description

After the Last Supper, in the garden of Gethsemane, Judas identifies Jesus for the Roman soldiers by kissing him. In the center of the composition we see Judas, in yellow robes, as he envelops Jesus with an intimate embrace. The two men lock eyes as angry soldiers carrying weapons lie in wait.

Artist:
Giotto di Bondone
Date:
1304–1306
Location:
Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, Italy
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