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Kiss Of Judas Collection

"The Kiss of Judas: A Betrayal Unveiled in Art" The haunting depiction of the "Kiss of Judas" has captivated artists throughout history

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Judas kiss, after Ludovico Carracci, unknown bolognese artist (oil on canvas)

Judas kiss, after Ludovico Carracci, unknown bolognese artist (oil on canvas)
8620186 Judas kiss, after Ludovico Carracci, unknown bolognese artist (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619) (after); Stuard gallery, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Il bacio di Giuda)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Sarcophagus with 'traditio legis'

Sarcophagus with "traditio legis"
7287240 Sarcophagus with "traditio legis"; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Cast of a sarcophagus with "traditio legis" in the vatican Grottoes)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Judas betraying the Saviour (engraving)

Judas betraying the Saviour (engraving)
8633832 Judas betraying the Saviour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas betraying the Saviour)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Stories of the Passion of the Christ (fresco)

Stories of the Passion of the Christ (fresco)
8832386 Stories of the Passion of the Christ (fresco) by Botoneri, Giovanni di Cherasco (16th century); Santuario di San Magno, Castelmagno, Cuneo

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Kiss. Judas Iscariot Kisses Jesus Christ In The Garden Of Gethsemane

The Kiss. Judas Iscariot Kisses Jesus Christ In The Garden Of Gethsemane. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona
UIG5420412 The Kiss. Judas Iscariot Kisses Jesus Christ In The Garden Of Gethsemane. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, Circa 1880 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Judas Sort Pour Consommer Son Crime (engraving)

Judas Sort Pour Consommer Son Crime (engraving)
8629383 Judas Sort Pour Consommer Son Crime (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas Sort Pour Consommer Son Crime)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Betrayer (colour litho)

The Betrayer (colour litho)
8633757 The Betrayer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Betrayer. Illustration for The Prince of the House of David or Three Years in the Holy City)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Betrayal of Christ, late 1650s (oil on canvas)

The Betrayal of Christ, late 1650s (oil on canvas)
XOS5878226 The Betrayal of Christ, late 1650s (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 249x271.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Jacob Jordaens)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Betrayal of Our Lord (colour litho)

The Betrayal of Our Lord (colour litho)
8636464 The Betrayal of Our Lord (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Betrayal of Our Lord)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Judas betraying with a kiss (colour litho)

Judas betraying with a kiss (colour litho)
8636001 Judas betraying with a kiss (colour litho) by Gonne, C.M. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas betraying with a kiss)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The main door of the Botoneri Chapel with the paintings depicting the Passion of Christ

The main door of the Botoneri Chapel with the paintings depicting the Passion of Christ, 1514 (fresco)
8832385 The main door of the Botoneri Chapel with the paintings depicting the Passion of Christ, 1514 (fresco) by Botoneri, Giovanni di Cherasco (16th century); Santuario di San Magno, Castelmagno

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Kiss. Judas Iscariot Kisses Jesus Christ In The Garden Of Gethsemane. After Gustave Dore

The Kiss. Judas Iscariot Kisses Jesus Christ In The Garden Of Gethsemane. After Gustave Dore
UIG5420416 The Kiss. Judas Iscariot Kisses Jesus Christ In The Garden Of Gethsemane. After Gustave Dore. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, Circa 1880 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The kiss of Judas. 14 th century

Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The kiss of Judas. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711475 Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The kiss of Judas. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The kiss of Judas. 14 th century)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Judas Rapporte aux Princes des Pretres, Le Prix de sa Trahison (engraving)

Judas Rapporte aux Princes des Pretres, Le Prix de sa Trahison (engraving)
8629369 Judas Rapporte aux Princes des Pretres, Le Prix de sa Trahison (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judas Rapporte aux Princes des Pretres)

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Kiss of Judas, 17th century. Creator: Dolci, Carlo (1616-1686)

The Kiss of Judas, 17th century. Creator: Dolci, Carlo (1616-1686)
The Kiss of Judas, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Arrest of Christ (Kiss of Judas) (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306

The Arrest of Christ (Kiss of Judas) (From the cycles of The Life of Christ), 1304-1306. Found in the collection of the Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Maesta: eleven scenes from the Passion, 1308-11 (tempera on panel) (reverse of 55438)

Maesta: eleven scenes from the Passion, 1308-11 (tempera on panel) (reverse of 55438)
ALI235965 Maesta: eleven scenes from the Passion, 1308-11 (tempera on panel) (reverse of 55438) by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); total:212x425 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: View of the south wall depicting scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna

View of the south wall depicting scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna
BBC191985 View of the south wall depicting scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna and the Life of Christ, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Altarpiece depicting scenes from the Passion and the Evangelists with the arms of Anne de

Altarpiece depicting scenes from the Passion and the Evangelists with the arms of Anne de
XIR218215 Altarpiece depicting scenes from the Passion and the Evangelists with the arms of Anne de Montmorency, Limousin Workshop (gold & painted enamel) by Reymond

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Limoges, mid-16th century (enamel)

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Limoges, mid-16th century (enamel)
EDI191995 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, Limoges, mid-16th century (enamel) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Kiss of Judas. Artist: Master of Retascon (active ca 1410-1425)

The Kiss of Judas. Artist: Master of Retascon (active ca 1410-1425)
The Kiss of Judas. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Betrayal of Christ (From the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence), c. 1324-1325

The Betrayal of Christ (From the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence), c. 1324-1325. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Judas Kiss, Early16th cen Artist: German master

The Judas Kiss, Early16th cen Artist: German master
The Judas Kiss, Early16th cen.. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Judas kiss (1866). Gospel of John. Drawing by Gustave Dor and engraving by Pannemaker

The Judas kiss (1866). Gospel of John. Drawing by Gustave Dor and engraving by Pannemaker
The Judas kiss (1866). Gospel of John. Drawing by Gustave Dore and engraving by Pannemaker

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: The Arrest of Christ in the Gardens, 1618-20 (oil on canvas)

The Arrest of Christ in the Gardens, 1618-20 (oil on canvas)
XIR36922 The Arrest of Christ in the Gardens, 1618-20 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 344x249 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageKiss Of Judas Collection: Mourning cabinet with scenes of the life of Christ and attributes of Henri II (1519-59)

Mourning cabinet with scenes of the life of Christ and attributes of Henri II (1519-59)
XIR245716 Mourning cabinet with scenes of the life of Christ and attributes of Henri II (1519-59) and Catherine de Medici (1519-89) (enamel & wood) (detail of 154768) by French School



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"The Kiss of Judas: A Betrayal Unveiled in Art" The haunting depiction of the "Kiss of Judas" has captivated artists throughout history, revealing the depths of betrayal and human frailty. From medieval frescoes to Renaissance altarpieces, this pivotal moment from Maesta: eleven scenes from the Passion (1308-11) continues to provoke contemplation. In one corner, we find a view of the south wall adorned with scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna, juxtaposing ordinary life with the impending tragedy. The detail captured by Ugolino di Nerio (ca 1280-1349) in his c. 1324-1325 masterpiece showcases Christ's anguish as he is betrayed by a kiss on his cheek. The Master of Retascon (active ca 1410-1425) brings forth an emotional portrayal through his work titled "The Kiss of Judas. " With meticulous brushstrokes, he captures both Judas' treacherous act and Christ's serene acceptance. Moving forward in time, a German master from the early 16th century presents us with another rendition aptly named "The Judas Kiss. " This artwork delves into deeper psychological nuances as it explores not only betrayal but also guilt and remorse. Even Gustave Dor's drawing and Pannemaker's engraving for "The Judas Kiss" (1866), inspired by Gospel John, adds its own layer to this timeless narrative. Their interpretation emphasizes Jesus' calm demeanor amidst chaos while highlighting humanity's capacity for deceit. Beyond paintings and drawings lies Limoges' mid-16th-century enamel piece depicting Christ in Gethsemane. Here we witness an intimate moment before betrayal unfolds—a poignant reminder that even within darkness there exists divine strength. From oil on canvas to mourning cabinets adorned with scenes from Christ's life like those attributed to Henri II (1519-59), artists have continuously sought to capture the essence of this profound event.