Betrayal Of Christ 1508

Albrecht Dürer's powerful woodcut, "Betrayal of Christ," from 1508 depicts the moment Judas Iscariot identifies Jesus to the Roman soldiers. The dramatic composition, with figures tightly clustered and weapons raised, creates a sense of urgency and tension. The artist's masterful use of line and shadow imbues the scene with emotional depth, highlighting the anguish of Christ's arrest and the treachery of Judas. This masterful work exemplifies Dürer's ability to translate biblical narratives into powerful, evocative images.