The Betrayal of Christ

Medium:
Woodcut

In this print Dürer depicts two dramatic parts of the Passion. The first of these is the arrest and capture of Christ, whom we see being dragged off by a band of armed men. We also see Judas just behind him, offering that famous and cruel kiss. Secondly, in the right-hand foreground, we see Saint Peter about to cut off Malchus's ear; Malchus served Caiaphas, the high priest who ordered Christ's arrest.

(Text: Emily Wilkinson)