Christus voor Pilatus 1670 - 1682

"Christus voor Pilatus" (Christ before Pilate) is an etching by Dutch artist Melchior Küsel, created between 1670 and 1682. This artwork depicts a scene from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus is presented before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. Küsel's etching captures the drama of the moment as a crowd surrounds Jesus and Pilate, emphasizing the tension and conflict of the scene. The detailed rendering of the figures and architectural setting creates a sense of realism and historical accuracy. Now in the Rijksmuseum, the etching is a compelling example of Küsel's skill and his ability to depict biblical narratives with visual power.