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Pilate Washes His Hands in Innocence
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Pilate Washes His Hands in Innocence

Antonie Wierix (II) · 1585 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Christ is condemned to death and led away. Pilate washes his hands in innocence. Before the crowd, he washes his hands in a basin with water. Below the image is a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit linePilatus wast zijn handen in onschuld. 1585. Antonie Wierix (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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