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Description: | In this biblical scene Christ is seen to the right wearing a cloak and crown of thorns and with his hands manacled stands. He is surrounded by a large group of people. There are many soldiers behind and to the right, many of their helmets and pikes can be seen. A turbaned man is seated to the right, in front of Christ and looking to the left. There is a group of men to the left of this figure, they are holding a long stick and are gesturing toward the seated man. There is a large crowd to the bottom left and a city wall in the upper left background. A classical statue on a column is at the far left edge.
Technique: etching
medium: ink (black)
Christ before Pilate by Rembrandt H. van Rijn, 1636, (1912.47). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.103799 | Go to resource |
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