Judas' Betrayal - Fresco by Giotto
This fresco, by Giotto di Bondone, is from the Life of Christ series at the Arena Chapel (Cappella Scrovegni) in Padua, Italy. Giotto created it between 1304-06.
In this scene (number 28 in the series), Judas (who is holding a money bag) has made a deal with the religious leaders to betray his friend, Jesus. Note the figure in black, which Giotto has painted behind Judas. It is his representation of Satan.
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Media Credits
Image online, courtesy Web Gallery of Art.