Who painted Christ Taken before Pilate?

Christ Taken before Pilate was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1512.

Where can I see Christ Taken before Pilate?

Christ Taken before Pilate is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Christ Taken before Pilate?

Christ Taken before Pilate is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Christ Taken before Pilate

Albrecht Dürer , 1512

Christ Taken before Pilate is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Pilate sits on a raised chair while Jesus is led in, hands bound.

This woodcut shows Jesus standing before Pontius Pilate. Pilate sits on a raised chair while Jesus is led in, hands bound. A crowd fills the background, some pointing.

Dürer made this during a trip to Italy. It mixes German detail with Italian-style space. The light hits Jesus’ face just enough to feel real.

Check out how Dürer’s lines guide your eye to Pilate’s robe. Then look up Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528).

Overview

Christ Taken before Pilate is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1512. It is a print depicting a scene from the New Testament.

Subject & Meaning

The woodcut shows Jesus being brought before Pontius Pilate, who is seated on a raised chair. Jesus' hands are bound, and a crowd occupies the background, with some figures pointing. The scene represents a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative.

Technique & Style

The work blends German attention to detail with Italian-style spatial composition. Dürer's use of line guides the viewer's eye through the scene, while the lighting on Jesus' face creates a sense of realism. The print showcases Dürer's skill in combining different artistic influences.