Artwork
The Betrayal of Christ
The Betrayal of Christ is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Betrayal of Christ is a woodcut on laid paper created by Albrecht Dürer around 1510.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts the betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas, a pivotal moment in Christian narrative, featuring a complex arrangement of figures.
Technique & Style
Dürer's work showcases his mastery of woodcut technique, characterized by intricate lines and detailed textures, highlighting the medium's potential for expressive complexity.
Context
As a woodcut, The Betrayal of Christ represents a significant aspect of early 16th-century art production, allowing for mass production of images through a relatively new medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
