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The Betrayal of Christ; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530. Additional Info: Judas completes his betrayal of Christ by kissing him on the cheek, thus identifying him to the band of armed men. Upon seeing the cue, one soldier grabs Christ's robes while another dressed in bright blue-and-white-striped leggings reaches for his weapon. In the foreground, Peter raises his sword to cut off the ear of the high priest's servant. Despite the tumult, Christ remains calm and serene, responding to Peter's action by telling him, "Put your sword back in its place: for all who take the sword will perish by the sword." (Matthew 26: 52)