The Kiss of Judas Icon - Biblical Betrayal in Orthodox Art #28061 (License: Personal Use)

This hand-painted icon, likely from 19th-century Greece, illustrates the betrayal of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, rendered in classic Byzantine tradition with gold halos, symbolic gestures, and hierarchical composition. Christ stands serene amid chaos, his right hand raised in blessing despite the betrayal, while Judas leans in with a kiss, flanked by armed soldiers and onlookers including Peter drawing his sword. The inscription “ΤΟ ΦΙΛΗΜΑ ΤΟΥ ΙΟΥΔΑ” (The Kiss of Judas) confirms the scene’s identity.

Used in Orthodox churches, educational materials, and devotional websites to illustrate Holy Week narratives; serves users seeking theological insight, art history context, or liturgical imagery for reflection or teaching.