Jesus kysses af Judas i Getsemane Have 1810 - 1873

"Jesus kysses af Judas i Getsemane Have" (Jesus Kissed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane) is a charcoal drawing by Danish artist Wilhelm Marstrand, created between 1810 and 1873. The artwork depicts the moment when Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus, identified by the kiss he gives Jesus. The drawing is housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. Marstrand's dramatic use of light and shadow emphasizes the emotional intensity of the scene. The use of charcoal creates a sense of immediacy, further enhancing the dramatic portrayal of this biblical event. This small-scale drawing offers a glimpse into Marstrand's artistic process, demonstrating his skillful use of line and shading to create expressive figures and a sense of depth.