The Betrayal
Details
- Artist: Stanley Spencer
- Year: 1922-23
- Exhibition: Challenge: Public Domain 2019
Description
Stanley Spencer, (English painter, 1891-1959) was born at Cookham, Berkshire, and trained at the Slade School, London from 1908–1912.
'The Betrayal' is set at the rear of the Spencer family home in Cookham; Stanley and his brother Gilbert are shown watching the event from the wall to the right. The subject is the betrayal of Christ and at the moment depicted, Peter is ready to cut off Malchus’s ear (centre) but Jesus (the bulky figure by the gate) restrains him. The betrayal, arrest and captivity of Christ is part of the Passion cycle of events leading up to, and following the crucifixion. The subject has been popular in art since early Christian times.
Photo Credit: National Museums Northern Ireland.
As of January 1, 2019, this artwork will enter into the public domain.