The dramatic interplay of light and shadow defines this large oil on canvas by Jacob Jordaens. Lanterns held by Roman soldiers pierce the darkness of the Garden of Gethsemane, casting stark illumination on the central figures and intensifying the scene's tension. The palette is dominated by deep browns and muted earth tones, punctuated by the brighter hues of Christ's robe and Peter's skin. This late 1650s work by Jordaens, a leading Antwerp painter after Rubens and Van Dyck, captures the moment Judas betrays Christ with a kiss. In the foreground, the apostle Peter violently attacks Malchus, the High Priest's servant. This nocturne, a hallmark of Northern painting since the 15th century