Betrayed Collection (#3)

Betrayed by Judas
Jesus is betrayed by Judas, who identifies him with a kiss while walking on the Mount of Olives

Jesus Betrayed
Judas points Jesus out to the soldiers

Samson Betrayed
He reveals to Dalilah that his strength is in his hair : she betrays him to her people, the Philistines... but, though blinded, he is able to destroy their temple

Jesus and Judas
He restrains his disciples from attacking Judas, explaining that he was only doing what he had to do

Pacini / Saffo / Liebig 1
Faone repulses Saffo, believing that she has betrayed him, and decides to marry Climene instead

Deserted Village / Betray
A young girl, betrayed by her lover, is discussed by two older women

Deventer Betrayed
Sir William Stanley, English advanturer and governor of Deventer, betrays the town to the Spanish and thereafter enters their service

Judas Rejects the Silver
Judas regrets that he betrayed Jesus : he rejects the thirty pieces of silver paid him by the High Priests, and goes into the fields and hangs himself

Judas Betrays / Hole
Jesus is betrayed by Judas with a kiss

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"Betrayed: A Tale of Deception and Disloyalty" In the intricate mosaic of history, betrayal has woven its treacherous threads through countless tales. From biblical narratives to historical events, the theme of betrayal resonates with a haunting familiarity. One cannot help but recall "The Kiss of Judas, " an iconic scene from the Life of Christ depicted in a mesmerizing mosaic. The image immortalizes that fateful moment when one of Jesus' trusted apostles, Judas Iscariot, sealed his infamy with a kiss. Gustave Do's drawing captures this very act, forever etching it into our collective consciousness. But betrayal extends beyond religious realms; it permeates various facets of human existence. In Samson Betrayed, we witness Delilah's deceitful allure leading to Samson's downfall—an age-old tale echoing themes of trust shattered by ulterior motives. Even in times of war and political turmoil, betrayal finds its place. The driver who delivered Austrian General Skarbonovitch and his wife into enemy captivity seeks revenge for past beatings endured—a chilling reminder that loyalty can be compromised even on the battlefield. Artistic expressions further explore this complex emotion. Altarpiece panels depicting Christ's arrest depict the ultimate act of betrayal by those closest to him—his disciples turning their backs when he needed them most. "The Idle Prentice Betrayed by his Whore" portrays another form of duplicity—a cautionary tale warning against misplaced trust and moral decay lurking within society's underbelly. Literature too offers glimpses into treachery's grasp—the tragic story of Edward murdered at Corfe serves as a somber reminder that even royal blood is not immune to disloyalty and deception. From ancient Egypt to South Africa during guerilla warfare, betrayals have shaped destinies throughout time.