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Jesus before Pilate

Wenceslaus Hollar, after a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of robed figures in front of a classical-style building with columns and an arched entrance. Surrounding architecture includes houses and a church. There are religious symbols such as crosses on tall staffs held by some figures. In the background, there is a bell, an incense container, and fluffy clouds in the sky. A haloed figure on a building emits rays. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of early Renaissance etchings.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
2898 × 3777 px
Public Domain
Yes
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