The Betrayal of Christ 1440 - 1450

Bartolomeo di Tommaso's "The Betrayal of Christ" (1440-1450) is a small, intimate depiction of the moment when Judas Iscariot, depicted in red trousers, identifies Jesus to the Roman soldiers. The scene takes place in a landscape with distant, fortified towns and hills. The composition is crowded and dynamic, with figures tightly packed together. The artist captures the drama and tension of the moment, with the soldiers' expressions of aggression and Jesus's calm acceptance. This panel painting, now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a significant example of Early Renaissance Italian art and offers a compelling visual representation of a pivotal moment in Christian history.