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Art Reproductions Taking of Christ, 1598 by Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi) (1571-1610, Spain) | ArtsDot.com
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[H2]Size and Media[/H2]
The Taking of Christ measures 133.5 cm × 169.5 cm (52.6 in × 66.7 in) and is painted using oil on canvas, allowing for rich colors and intricate details that bring the scene to life.
[H2]Date and Location[/H2]
Created at the height of Caravaggio's fame in 1602, The Taking of Christ can be found today at the National Gallery of Ireland, where it is on loan from the Society of Jesus, Leeson Street, Dublin.
[H2]Notable Features[/H2]
The painting features seven figures, including John, Jesus, Judas, three soldiers, and a man holding a lantern in the background. The central group, composed of Jesus, Judas, and the soldier with an outstretched hand, resembles a 1509 woodcut by Albrecht Dürer.
[B]Interesting Fact:[/B] By the late 18th century, the painting was thought to have disappeared, and its whereabouts remained unknown for about 200 years. In 1990, Caravaggio's lost masterpiece was recognized in the residence of the Society of Jesus in Dublin.
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Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi)
Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi)
Oil On Canvas
Oil On Canvas