Gevangenneming van Christus

About this artwork

height 246 mm x width 169 mm

Art Historical Context

**Gevangenneming van (The Arrest of Christ), Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1509Step into the dramatic tension of Lucas Cranach the Elder's *Gevangenneming Christus*, a poignant depiction of Christ's betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane. Created in 1509, this small-scale work on paper (246 mm × 169 mm) captures pivotal biblical moment from the Passion narrative, where Judas identifies Jesus with a kiss amid soldiers and disciples. Cranach, a leading figure of the German Renaissance, was renowned for his intricate woodcuts, altarpieces, and court portraits, blending Northern European precision with e...