Christ Before Pilate 

Luca Giordano's "Christ Before Pilate" depicts a pivotal moment in the Passion of Christ. This dynamic Baroque painting, painted by Giordano during his mature period, showcases the moment when Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, is washing his hands of responsibility for the death of Jesus, as per the gospel account of Matthew 27:24. The dramatic composition, with a crowded scene and the central figure of Christ, highlights the tension and conflict surrounding the trial of Jesus. The painting exemplifies Giordano's mastery of color and light, using chiaroscuro to accentuate the dramatic aspects of the event.