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Life of Christ: Christ before Pilate

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a scene with a central figure of Jesus Christ standing before Pilate. Jesus wears a white robe and a crown of thorns. He stands barefoot on a stone floor, his hands cuffed in front of him. To his right, seated on a throne-like chair, is Pilate, dressed in a long red robe and a hat. Pilate sits under a decorative archway. Surrounding Jesus and Pilate are numerous figures, some holding spears or other objects. In the background, a stone building with an archway is visible on the left. Above, a balcony scene shows additional figures. The artwork is done in an engraving style with detailed lines and shading. The color palette includes red, green, beige, and black. The scene is framed with a plain off-white border. The artwork represents a biblical scene.

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632 × 893 px
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