Judas Iscariot | Sascha Schneider | 1908 15th Century enjoyed great success with the

enjoyed great success with the general public—in 1821 Thomas Lawrence referred to him as "the most popular painter of his day"—but were lambasted by John Ruskin and other critics

Giordano sought to convey a moral message and to encourage viewers to consider the dangers of temptation and sin

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an historical episode that had taken place over 200 years earlier

emphasizing Neoclassical ideals of beauty

Judas Iscariot | Sascha Schneider | 1908 15th Century enjoyed great success with the"Judas Iscariot" by Sascha Schneider, painted circa 1908, is an evocative and dark piece of art that portrays a powerful scene. The painting depicts Judas, the infamous betrayer of Jesus Christ, in a moment of torment and despair. He is shown naked, walking while bound and entwined by thorny branches that seem to both restrain and punish him. His posture is one of defeat and anguish, his head bowed and his expression sorrowful. Print: A premium