Pilate Washing His Hands as Christ Is Led Away

probably 1570s

Dirck Barendsz

Associated Names
Dirck Barendsz

Artist, Dutch, 1534 - 1592

The image shows multiple figures in different poses. One figure is sitting on a throne at the top right, partially obscured, with a draped material hanging behind them. Other figures are around the throne, depicted in dark tones. Some figures hold objects like spears or staffs. The background features heavy, dark drapery creating a shadowy atmosphere. The scene suggests a dynamic moment with the figures engaged around the seated individual.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    monochrome oil on paper laid down on mount

  • Credit Line

    New Century Fund

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 25.5 x 20.8 cm (10 1/16 x 8 3/16 in.)
    mount: 36.2 x 22 cm (14 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.58.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

French private collection, before 1759; French private collection, before 1851; French private collection; (Colnaghi's, London); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in brown oil paint: Theodorus; across bottom on mount in brown ink: Jesus est condamné a la mort.; upper center on mount in brown ink: 18.

Wikidata ID

Q64541040

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