Pilate Washing His Hands c. 1490

"Pilate Washing His Hands" is an anonymous woodcut illustration from c. 1490 that depicts the biblical story of Pontius Pilate washing his hands to symbolically declare his innocence in the death of Jesus Christ. Pilate is shown pouring water from a pitcher over his hands into a basin while Jesus is being led away by Roman soldiers. The woodcut, rendered in bright colors and detailed linework, is a vivid visual representation of the biblical story and its enduring relevance to the Christian faith.