Verraad van Judas 1629

"Verraad van Judas" (Betrayal of Judas) is a 1629 engraving by Christoffel van (II) Sichem. The artwork depicts the moment Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus by identifying him to the Roman soldiers, who have come to arrest him. The scene unfolds in a dramatic landscape with Jesus and his disciples, who are surrounded by armed soldiers. The scene is executed in a precise, detailed style typical of Sichem's work, creating a sense of immediacy and drama, emphasizing the biblical story's emotional and narrative power. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring influence of religious themes in art and a reminder of the central role of betrayal in the story of Jesus Christ.