Pilatus wast zijn handen in onschuld 1670 - 1682

"Pilatus wast zijn handen in onschuld" (Pilate Washes his Hands in Innocence) is an etching by Melchior Küsel created between 1670 and 1682. The artwork depicts a scene from the Bible where Pontius Pilate washes his hands in a gesture of innocence as he condemns Jesus Christ to death. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a detailed representation of the event with a dramatic perspective. Küsel's work highlights the drama and complexity of the event, and the etching's detailed lines and textures evoke a sense of realism.