Christ Taken Prisoner 1308-11

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"Christ Taken Prisoner" (also known as "The Betrayal of Christ" or "The Kiss of Judas") is a significant panel painting by the Italian artist Duccio di Buoninsegna, created between 1308 and 1311. It forms part of the Maestà, a monumental altarpiece originally located in the Siena Cathedral, which is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Sienese Gothic art. The Maestà was commissioned by the city of Siena in 1308, and Duccio's work on the altarpiece marked a pivotal moment in the history of Italian and Western painting.

The panel depicting "Christ Taken Prisoner" is one of the many narrative scenes that adorn the back of the Maestà, which is dedicated to the Passion of Christ. Measuring approximately 46 cm x 53 cm, it is executed in tempera and gold on wood. The scene captures the dramatic moment of Jesus' betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, as Judas Iscariot identifies Christ to the soldiers with a kiss, an act that has become synonymous with betrayal.

Duccio's rendering of this biblical episode is notable for its emotional intensity and the intricate interplay of gestures and gazes among the figures. The composition is crowded and dynamic, with the figures tightly interwoven, creating a sense of immediacy and tension. The use of chiaroscuro and the careful arrangement of light and shadow enhance the three-dimensionality of the figures and contribute to the overall drama of the scene.

The panel is celebrated for its narrative clarity and the way in which Duccio conveys the psychological states of the characters through their expressions and body language. The artist's innovative use of space and his departure from the Byzantine style, which was characterized by a more static and frontal approach to figures, mark a significant development in the evolution of Western art.

Today, "Christ Taken Prisoner" remains an important example of Duccio's artistry and his contribution to the development of Italian painting. The panel, along with the rest of the Maestà, is housed in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Siena, where it continues to be studied and admired for its aesthetic and historical significance.

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