Judgement Of Pontius Pilate Collection

Great Passion, end of the 15th century (engraving)
7415656 Great Passion, end of the 15th century (engraving); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Grande Passion, Paris)

Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting Ecce homo ("behold the man")
5306067 Illustration from the Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting Ecce homo ("behold the man". the Latin words used by Pontius Pilate in the Vulgate translation of John 19)

Christ before Pilate
7287238 Christ before Pilate; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Cast of a sarcophagus with "traditio legis" in the vatican Grottoes)

Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting)
7129228 Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting) by Baegert, Jan (1465-1535); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Christ facing Pontius Pilate, Cristo davanti a Pilato, Jan Baegert)

Triptych of Job, c. 1500-24 (oil on panel)
489887 Triptych of Job, c.1500-24 (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Although this painting follows Bosch's typical and unique style)

Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308325 Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 16.6x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Christ before Pontius Pilate, 1600 (pen and black ink with white bodycolour on paper)
7308250 Christ before Pontius Pilate, 1600 (pen and black ink with white bodycolour on paper) by German School, (17th century); 25.7x17.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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The judgement of Pontius Pilate is a pivotal moment in Christian history, as the Roman governor sentenced Jesus Christ to death by crucifixion. Despite finding no fault in him, Pilate succumbed to pressure from the Jewish leaders and washed his hands of responsibility for Jesus' fate. This act of cowardice has been debated and analyzed for centuries, with some viewing it as a necessary sacrifice for the greater good while others see it as an unforgivable betrayal. The story serves as a reminder of the dangers of succumbing to peer pressure and compromising one's principles in the face of adversity. Ultimately, Pontius Pilate's decision sealed his place in history as both a symbol of injustice and a cautionary tale for those who value power over righteousness.