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The Kiss of Judas

Candido Portinari1942

Projeto Portinari

Projeto Portinari
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Composition in red ochre and white. Contour lines and sinuous lines recorded with background in red ochre. Half-bust of three figures occupying almost the entire area of ​​support. In the foreground, the center figure of Jesus 3/4 toward the on the right, with long hair and beard represented by sinuous lines and clothes-neck "U". In the background, on the right behind the shoulder of Jesus, Judas figure kissing her face. To the left, another figure 3/4 turned to the left, which only sees the face and shoulder on the rights and part of the on the left cheek that seems supported by the hair of Jesus.

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  • Title: The Kiss of Judas
  • Creator Lifespan: 1903-12-29 - 1962-12-06
  • Creator Nationality: Brazilian
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Creator Birth Place: Brodowski, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Date: 1942
  • Location Created: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • Physical Dimensions: w20 x h24.5cm without frame
  • Provenance: João Candido Portinari
  • Rights: João Candido Portinari
  • External Link: Projeto Portinari
  • Theme: religious:Jesus, human figure:group:men
  • Technique: dry point
  • Painter: Candido Portinari
  • Number: FCO 2004
  • Catalogue Raisonné: CR-1700
Projeto Portinari

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