No one has portrayed more clearly the characteristic attitudes of the disciples who heard these astonishing words. John is the only one who seems to appreciate the meaning of the sacrament. John only seems to have recalled distinctly what followed--the touching and comforting farewell discourses. Hofmann, as well as Bida, shows the retreating Judas, going out into the night. "And when they had sung a hymn, they went out unto the mount of Olives." (Mark 14:26.) "And they came unto a place which was named Gethesame; and he said unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray." (Mark 14:32, Matt. 26:36.) _Hofmann, Plate 136,_ reveals to us the Master in prayer, with Peter, James, and John in the distance. (Mark 14:33.) The moment is that when Jesus triumphs with the words, "Thy will be done." (Matt. 26:42.) [Illustration: Jesus in Gethsemane.] Plate 136. _Jesus in Gethsemane._ H. Hofmann. 1824- _Dolci, Plate 135,_ shows the angel which came and strengthened him. (Luke 22:43.) The angel bears the cross and the cup as symbols, but the cup brought that which was sufficient to the occasion. (Compare II. Cor. 12:9.) [Illustration: Agony in the Garden.] Plate 135. _Agony in the Garden._ Carlo Dolci. 1616-1686. Jesus returned to the sleeping disciples. "Look," he said, "my betrayer is close at hand." He had hardly said the words when Judas came in sight with a crowd of people with swords and staffs. Judas came to Jesus and exclaimed, "I am glad to see you, Rabbi," and kissed him. (Twentieth Century N. T., Matt. 26:46-50.) _Scheffer, Plate 137,_ attempts to place the two characters, Jesus and Judas, in strong contrast before our eyes; but he hardly touches even the outside! [Illustration: Kiss of Judas.] Plate 137. _Kiss of Judas._ Ary Scheffer. _Hofmann, Plate 138,_ represents the captive Christ. Judas, smitten already with remorse, skulks along clutching his bag of silver. Mary is watching from a distance. John is weeping upon Peter's neck. "So the band and the chief captain and the officers of the Jews, seized Jesus, and bound him, and led him to Annas." (John 18:12-13.) Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus afar off, and managed to gain admittance to the court of the high priest's house. There Peter denied his Lord. [Illustration: Jesus Taken Captive.] Plate 138. _Jesus Taken Captive._ H. Hofmann. 1824- _West, Plate 140,_ represents Peter denying before the maid-servant (John 18:17), evidently the first time, for he was more violent the second time the maid questioned him. (Mark 14:70-71.) The painter has introduced the figure of Jesus to make the picture more intelligible. The maid seems to be asking Jesus if Peter has told the truth. [Illustration: Peter's Denial of Christ.] Plate 140. _Peter's Denial of Christ._ Benjamin West. 1738-1820.