Dieric Bouts - The Arrest of Christ with kiss of Judas and ear of Malchus ca1485

The Arrest of Christ with the kiss of Judas and Apostle Peter cutting the ear of Malchus

According to the account in the Gospel of Matthew, Judas agreed to betray Jesus to the religious authorities in exchange for thirty pieces of silver. At the Last Supper, Jesus identified Judas as his betrayer, and after the meal, Judas went to the authorities and kissed Jesus, allowing them to identify and arrest him.