Christ before Pilate: Large Plate

Rembrandt van Rijn, 1636

The image shows multiple individuals engaged in an interaction. At the center is a man with a crown on his head. Surrounding him are others dressed in elaborate robes and headdresses, some kneeling or gesturing. One individual is seated on a chair with an outstretched arm. Many wear period-specific hats and gesture toward various elements. The background includes architectural details like walls, arches, and a column with a statue.
Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
Date
1636
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 55.2 × 44.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows multiple individuals engaged in an interaction. At the center is a man with a crown on his head. Surrounding him are others dressed in elaborate robes and headdresses, some kneeling or gesturing. One individual is seated on a chair with an outstretched arm. Many wear period-specific hats and gesture toward various elements. The background includes architectural details like walls, arches, and a column with a statue.

Rembrandt van Rijn