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GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jos鮠The Kiss of Judas
GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jos頨 1886-1945). The Kiss of Judas. 1932. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Mapfre Vida Cultural Foundation
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1886 1932 1945 Autonomous Candle Community Creencia Creencias Culto Cultos Cultural Foundation Gutierrez Judas Kiss Oils Paintings Pictures Procession Processional Religi Religiones Religiosa Religiosas Religioso Religiosos Sociales Sociedad Sociedades Solana Spaniard Upright Vida Europeans Masculine Persons
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The Kiss of Judas" is a powerful and evocative oil painting by the Spanish artist Josè Gutiérrez Solana, created in 1932. This masterpiece, now housed in the Mapfre Vida Cultural Foundation in Madrid, Spain, is a captivating representation of one of the most significant moments in Christian mythology. The vertical and upright composition of the painting invites the viewer to delve into the intense scene unfolding before them. At the center, we find a group of men, their faces illuminated by the flickering light of candles, as they participate in a solemn procession. At the heart of the group, we see the betrayal unfolding: Judas Iscariot, identified by his distinctive red cloak and a sack filled with silver coins, leans in to kiss the bearded, somber-faced Jesus, who turns towards him with a look of sorrow and resignation. The painting's rich colors and intricate details bring the biblical narrative to life, transporting the viewer to the sociedad or societies of religious and social significance that once thrived in Europe. The European influence is palpable, yet Gutiérrez Solana manages to imbue the scene with a distinctly Spanish sensibility, making it a unique and compelling addition to the vast canon of religious art. This painting is a testament to the power of art to capture and convey the depth and complexity of human emotion, as well as the enduring influence of religious belief on our collective cultural heritage. The Kiss of Judas continues to captivate and inspire viewers, inviting them to contemplate the profound themes of betrayal, redemption, and the human condition.
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