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The Arrest of Christ
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The Arrest of Christ

Lucas van Leyden · 1521 · engraving; hand coloring; paper; parchment (animal material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Christ is taken captive by a group of soldiers. Judas kisses him on the cheek. On the right Peter raises his sword to cut off the ear of Malchus. Malchus tries to ward him off. This print is part of a handwritten prayer book.

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Credit lineGevangenneming van Christus. 1521. Lucas van Leyden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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