Title

'Pilate Washing his Hands', 1830. Artist: JMW Turner

Caption

'Pilate Washing his Hands', 1830. Based on Rembrandt's work of the same title, painted in 1663, showing Pontius Pilate, Roman Governor of Judea, washing his hands of his decision to crucify Jesus. From the Tate collection, London.

Date

1830

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19C05_308

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,0Mb (2,6Mb) / 16,1in x 12,1in / 4823 x 3620 (300dpi)

Keywords

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