The Kiss of Judas
Nicolaes de Bruyn (Antwerp 1571 - Rotterdam 1656)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1700 - 1800
Materials
Ink on paper
Measurements
705 x 485 mm; 755 mm (Height); 535 mm (Width)
Order this imageCollection
Moseley Old Hall, Staffordshire
NT 477206
Summary
Print, engraving, The Kiss of Judas by Nicolaes de Bruyn (Antwerp 1571 - Rotterdam 1656). Engraving from a series of prints illustrating the Stations of the Cross. The Garden of Gethsemane: Jesus is kissed by Judas to identify him to the soldiers and Peter is about to strike off the ear of a soldier in the foreground. APPROPINQUAVIT JESU, UT OSCULARETUR EUM Luc.XXII, 47
Marks and inscriptions
1632 Nicolas de Bruijn Inventor et Sculp. (written bottom left)
Makers and roles
Nicolaes de Bruyn (Antwerp 1571 - Rotterdam 1656) , engraver (printmaker)