The Betrayal of Christ c.1600-45
Oil on canvas | 71.4 x 86.6 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 403471
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A night scene of the betrayal of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, with fourteen figures at full-length. In the centre Judas is embracing Christ, who is surrounded by Roman soldiers. In the foreground the high priest’s enslaved person Malchus is on his back; St Peter leans in with a drawn sword to cut off his ear.
The painting is in a poor state and it is difficult to assess its quality. Attributed to Orrente, it may in fact be a product of his workshop.Provenance
Acquired by Charles II in 1660 from William Frizell at Breda (List I no 8); recorded in a room called 'Paradise' at Hampton Court in 1666 (no 84)
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Medium and techniques
Oil on canvas
Measurements
71.4 x 86.6 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
87.0 x 99.5 x 8.4 cm (frame, external)