Pilate Washing His Hands, from Passio domini nostri Jesu Christi c. 1503

"Pilate Washing His Hands" is a woodcut by Urs Graf, created around 1503. This artwork, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts the biblical scene of Pontius Pilate washing his hands in a basin, signifying his attempt to absolve himself of responsibility for the death of Jesus. The scene unfolds in a bustling courtyard with soldiers and onlookers, highlighting the dramatic tension surrounding Jesus's fate. Graf's detailed rendering and use of color, characteristic of his work, bring the biblical narrative to life with a powerful sense of realism. This print serves as a testament to the artist's skillful use of the woodcut medium in conveying complex emotions and stories from the Bible.