Christ before Pilate 

Giuseppe Porta, better known as "Salviati", was a prominent Italian artist of the Mannerist period who produced paintings and drawings like this pen-and-ink sketch titled "Christ before Pilate". This work, part of the Städel Museum's collection, depicts a biblical scene featuring a seated Pontius Pilate and a bound Christ. The artist's quick lines capture the moment, highlighting the drama through exaggerated proportions and foreshortening. The detailed rendering of figures and clothing demonstrates Salviati's skilled use of hatching techniques. While a precise date is unavailable, the drawing exemplifies Salviati's artistic development around the 16th century.