The Betrayal of Christ

Painting

Moravian Historical Society

Name/Title

The Betrayal of Christ

Entry/Object ID

0751

Description

"The Betrayal of Christ" or "The Betrayal" Soldiers led by Judas Iscariot approach Jesus in order to apprehend him. Judas identified Jesus by kissing him. In the foreground, Peter cuts off the ear of a servant of the High Priest. This is one of four paintings Haidt made showing the events of Passion Week for the Saal of the single sisters' house in of Nazareth. MHS has two others from the set "Christ Before the Mob" and "Christ before Herod".

Acquisition

Accession

751

Source or Donor

H. J. Van Vleck

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

John Valentine Haidt

Date made

1754 - 1774

Notes

Also dated circa 1762

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

24.5'' x 29.5'' with mat

Conservation

Treatment

Date(s)

1955

Notes

Restoration funded by Mrs. Wm. N. Schwarze

Provenance

Notes

Deposited by H. J. Van Vleck, 1860 Formerly property of Hope, New Jersey Moravian Congregation.

General Notes

Note

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