The "Taking of Christ" is considered one of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio's masterpieces. The painting by the Italian artist depicts the arrest of Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane.

The arrest of Jesus the Christ is a pivotal moment in the Christian story, and has been the subject of countless works of art throughout history. Caravaggio's depiction of the event is notable for its realism and its focus on the humanity of the figures involved, rather than their divine status. This approach was controversial at the time, but has since become a hallmark of Caravaggio's work.

It was commissioned by the Roman nobleman Ciriaco Mattei in 1602, and was originally displayed in his family's chapel in Rome. However, the painting was lost for centuries and was only rediscovered in the 20th century. Its rediscovery sparked renewed interest in Caravaggio's work and contributed to a reassessment of his place in the history of art.