Apostelen Judas Ischariot 1609 - 1670

"Apostelen Judas Ischariot" (The Apostle Judas Iscariot) is a charcoal drawing by the Dutch artist Karel van Mander III, dating from 1609 to 1670. The artwork depicts a dramatic portrayal of Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, in a moment of anguish and despair. The drawing, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, showcases van Mander's skill in capturing the emotional turmoil of his subject through expressive lines and shading. The composition, framed within an octagonal shape, draws the viewer's attention to the figure of Judas, emphasizing the starkness of his predicament. This piece exemplifies the artist's ability to evoke a powerful narrative through the expressive language of charcoal drawing.