Pilate Washing His Hands

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

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.