Artwork
Christ before Pilate
Christ before Pilate is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Giovanni Antonio da Brescia. It dates from 1502 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Christ before Pilate is an engraving created by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia around 1502. It is a print from the Italian Renaissance period, exemplifying the artist's skill in the medium.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the biblical scene of Christ's trial before Pontius Pilate, conveying a sense of tension and drama. The central figure of Christ is shown bound and surrounded by Roman soldiers, while Pilate, seated on a raised platform, gestures towards him.
Technique & Style
The work is an example of engraving, a printmaking technique involving the etching of a design onto a metal plate. The level of detail achieved in the rendering of the figures' clothing, armor, and facial expressions demonstrates the artist's technical proficiency.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Antonio da Brescia was an Italian engraver of northern Italy, active in the approximate period 1490–1519, during the Italian Renaissance.
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