The Hiring of Judas by Giotto, Arena Chapel, Padua
W. O. Williams (fl.1851 - 1863)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1860
Materials
paper
Measurements
210 x 180 mm; 450 mm (Height); 570 mm (Width)
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286709.1
Summary
Engraving, The Hiring of Judas by Giotto, Arena Chapel, Padua by W. O. Williams (fl.1851-1863). A print from a volume of engravings inscribed 'Arena Chapel, Padua/ A series of wood engravings from/ The frescoes of Giotto/Illustrating the lives of the Virgin and our Saviour/ Accompanied by an Explanatory notice by John Ruskin.' a) Wood engravings by Dalziel after Giotto, drawn by W. O. Williams of 'The Hiring of Judas.' Published by the Arundel Society, 1856 and numbered XXVII. The devil is shown driving Judas to accept the bribe. See CAL/D/966 for photo.
Marks and inscriptions
The Hiring of Judas
Makers and roles
W. O. Williams (fl.1851 - 1863), artist Giotto (Colle di Vespigniano near Vicchio 1266/7 – Florence 1337), artist John Ruskin (1819-1900). , artist and writer Arundel Society.., engraver and publisher Dalziel Brothers, engraver (printmaker)