Pilate Washing His Hands

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490, c. 1490

The image displays several individuals from the waist up. In the center, a figure with long dark brown hair and facial hair wears a brown robe and a golden halo. To the right, another individual with long hair, a multi-colored hat, and a red and white outfit with blue leggings is shown washing his hands in a golden basin. Other individuals are also visible, one wearing a green robe and another in a red tunic and blue pants. The setting includes a grassy area and steps leading up. The background shows a blue sky over a pale, landscape-like area.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490
Date
c. 1490
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays several individuals from the waist up. In the center, a figure with long dark brown hair and facial hair wears a brown robe and a golden halo. To the right, another individual with long hair, a multi-colored hat, and a red and white outfit with blue leggings is shown washing his hands in a golden basin. Other individuals are also visible, one wearing a green robe and another in a red tunic and blue pants. The setting includes a grassy area and steps leading up. The background shows a blue sky over a pale, landscape-like area.

Deutsche Grafik 1483–1490