Simon Bening, circle of - The Arrest of Christ - image-1

Lot 1011 Dα

Simon Bening, circle of - The Arrest of Christ

Auction 1040 - overview Cologne
15.11.2014, 11:00 - Old Master Paintings and Drawings, Sculptures
Estimate: 8.000 € - 10.000 €
Result: 9.300 € (incl. premium)

Simon Bening, circle of

The Arrest of Christ

Oil on panel. 44.5 x 21.5 cm.

This work shows Christ being betrayed by the kiss of Judas and captured by Roman soldiers. In the background of the image we see the fence surrounding the garden of Gethsemane and a large rock formation. The tightly packed composition of half-length figures, closely placed landscape background and the head of Christ all display parallels to the work of the Flemish manuscript painter Simon Bening, indicating that this panel was probably originates from his circle.