The Taking of Christ
Artist: Anthony Van Dyck
1620
Painting
This work depicts the moment of Christ's betrayal by his disciple Judas. Set in a wooded landscape, this biblically themed piece features a cluster of figures reaching out toward Christ who is pictured near the right side of the canvas dressed in a blue cloak. Judas is shown wearing a gold-brown robe and is positioned to the left of Christ, bestowing the kiss that completes his treachery. In the left foreground Christ's apostle Peter, with sword raised, is in the process of cutting off the ear of Malco, the High Priest's servant.
This oil on canvas work is in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid
The Taking of Christ
Artist: Caravaggio
1602
Painting
Here, the arrest of Christ has been portrayed. Apart from Jesus, the other figures present include John, three soldiers, Judas, as well as a man with a lantern in hand.
This Baroque painting is an oi on canvas, measures 133.5 cm × 169.5 cm (52.6 in × 66.7 in) and is housed in the National Gallery of Ireland.
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