Betrayal of Judas

after Sébastien Le Clerc I

Associated Names
French 17th Century

Artist

Sébastien Le Clerc I

Artist After, French, 1637 - 1714

This is a drawing of an outdoor scene at night with dramatic lighting effects. There are figures in cloaks and robes, with one leading the group by pointing. Lush trees are around them, and a large flame to the left provides illumination. A cityscape is faintly visible behind them, and intricate details highlight the intense moment depicted. The drawing shows all characters and the background illuminated, adding emphasis to certain parts.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.2272

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Jombert 1774, no. 232, State (copy in reverse)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1774

  • Jombert, Charles Antoine. Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre de Sebastien Le Clerc. Paris: Charles Antoine Jombert, 1774.

1980

  • Preaud 1980, 205.

Wikidata ID

Q74033754

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