Contains nudity
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Pietà
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A poignant and atmospheric symbolist interpretation of the Pietà by Jakob Smits.
The Kiss of Judas
Jakob Smits
1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful and atmospheric symbolist portrayal of the betrayal of Christ by Jakob Smits.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1908, Jakob Smits' 'The Kiss of Judas' is a masterwork of Belgian Symbolism. The artist utilizes a heavy, almost sculptural paint texture and a dramatic, golden light to imbue this biblical moment with profound emotional and spiritual weight.
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