Siena 2024 – Santa Maria della Scala – Judas betrays Jesus

Matthew 26:

47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.

Mattheüs 26

47 En als Hij nog sprak, ziet, Judas, een van de twaalven, kwam, en met hem een grote schare, met zwaarden en stokken, gezonden van de overpriesters en ouderlingen des volks.

48 En die Hem verried, had hun een teken gegeven, zeggende: Dien ik zal kussen, Dezelve is het, grijpt Hem.

49 En terstond komende tot Jezus, zeide hij: Wees gegroet, Rabbi! en hij kuste Hem.

50 Maar Jezus zeide tot hem: Vriend! waartoe zijt gij hier! Toen kwamen zij toe, en sloegen de handen aan Jezus en grepen Hem.


According to legend the Santa Maria della Scala hospital was opened on 898 by a cobbler named Sorore. However, the first known document mentioning it dates from March 29, 1090. The last parts of the hospital left the historical buildings opposite the Duomo in 1996 and it was turned into a museum complex. It is still being restored.