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The Kiss of Judas, 1522-1526. Creator: Everhard Rensig (German); Gerhard Remisch (German), or
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The Kiss of Judas, 1522-1526. Creator: Everhard Rensig (German); Gerhard Remisch (German), or
The Kiss of Judas, 1522-1526. These two stained glass panels originally belonged to an extensive program of Old and New Testament subjects that originally decorated the cloister of the Cistercian Abbey of Mariawald, near Cologne. The original placement of glass at Mariawald involved windows composed of two openings. Each comprised three large glass panels plus a smaller tracery panel. Two scenes in each window represented Old Testament subjects (below) and the New Testament (above). Above the biblical narrative panels were smaller messenger panels depicting images of prophets with scrolls. At the base of each window were donor and patron saint panels. In this way, the Old Testament was shown to prefigure the events of the New. These two panels depicting scenes of Christs Passion were originally located in the north corner of the east cloister gallery with the Kiss of Judas on the left, and Christ in Gethsemane on the right. Mariawald was founded in 1480 and closed in 1802 when the stained glass windows were removed. Recent scholarship has attributed the glass to the Rhenish glass painters Everhard Rensig or Gerhard Remisch
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This print showcases "The Kiss of Judas" stained glass panels, created between 1522-1526 by Everhard Rensig or Gerhard Remisch. Originally part of a larger collection of Old and New Testament subjects that adorned the cloister of the Cistercian Abbey of Mariawald near Cologne, these two panels hold immense historical and artistic significance. The placement of these panels within the abbey's windows was carefully orchestrated to convey a profound message. The lower section depicted scenes from the Old Testament, while the upper portion portrayed events from the New Testament. Above each biblical narrative panel were smaller messenger panels featuring prophets holding scrolls, symbolizing their role as messengers of God's word. "The Kiss of Judas" panel was positioned on the left side in one window, with "Christ in Gethsemane" on its right. These poignant scenes depicting Christ's Passion were located in the north corner of Mariawald's east cloister gallery. Founded in 1480 and closed in 1802, Mariawald Abbey witnessed centuries worth of devotion before its eventual closure led to the removal of these exquisite stained glass windows. Recent research has attributed this remarkable craftsmanship to either Everhard Rensig or Gerhard Remisch, both renowned Rhenish glass painters. Through this print by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, we are granted a glimpse into history - an opportunity to appreciate not only the technical skill but also the spiritual depth conveyed through these masterful works of art.
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