1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ before Pilate is a 1596 ink by Hendrik Goltzius, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the foreground, a man sits on a throne-like chair, wearing a long robe and a hat, with his right leg crossed over his left. He holds a scepter in his right hand. A group of people surrounds him, some of whom are dressed in armor and helmets. One man stands out, wearing a long robe and a hat, holding a staff in his right hand. He appears to be addressing the seated man. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings, with a large archway in the center. The overall atmosphere suggests a formal or official setting, possibly a courtroom or a throne room. The level of detail and the use of shading suggest that the artist, Goltzius, Hendrick, was skilled in the technique of cross-hatching.
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
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