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This is a drawing of an outdoor scene at night with dramatic lighting effects. There are figures in cloaks and robes, with one leading the group by pointing. Lush trees are around them, and a large flame to the left provides illumination. A cityscape is faintly visible behind them, and intricate details highlight the intense moment depicted. The drawing shows all characters and the background illuminated, adding emphasis to certain parts.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Betrayal of Judas
after Sébastien Le Clerc I
- Medium
- engraving
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1980.45.2272
- Credit line
- Rosenwald Collection
- Time span
- 1551 to 1600
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Passion of Christ: pl.5
Subjects and terms
- French
- Tree
- Christ
- Lamp
- Figures
- Helmet
NGA object ID 59695. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.