The artwork titled “Arrest of Jesus” is a mosaic created circa 1056, attributed to Byzantine Mosaics, and falls within the Middle Byzantine period, specifically the Macedonian Renaissance (867–1056). This piece belongs to the genre of religious painting and is part of a series of artworks located in the Nea Moni of Chios, a monastic complex on the island of Chios, Greece.
The artwork employs the intricate and methodical medium of mosaïque (mosaic), characterized by its use of numerous small, colorful pieces of glass, stone, or other materials to create detailed imagery. In this particular piece, the mosaic vividly captures a moment from a biblical narrative. A group of individuals, dressed in traditional Byzantine attire with detailed and vibrant patterns, are depicted with expressive facial features and attentive gazes. The use of gold tesserae in the background creates a sense of divine light, highlighting the solemnity of the depicted event. The careful arrangement of the mosaic pieces demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship that is typical of the Macedonian Renaissance within Byzantine art.