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Pilate Washing His Hands by Rembrandt

Pilate Washing His Hands

Pilate Washing His Hands

The Met

Artist: Rembrandt(Dutch, 17th century)

Date: probably 1660s

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 51 1/4 x 65 3/4 in. (130.2 x 167 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

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Brief Description

An older man pours liquid into a cup held by a young boy, with armored figures visible

Detailed Description

The painting depicts a dimly lit interior scene with several figures. In the foreground, slightly right of center, an older man with a white beard and mustache is seated, wearing a dark, wide-brimmed hat and an elaborate, dark green and gold cloak adorned with chains. He leans forward, pouring a liquid from a small, ornate flask into a silver cup held by a young boy. The boy, positioned to the left of the older man, has dark hair and wears a green tunic covered by a white cloak with a gold-patterned border. He looks down at the cup, his hands holding it steady. Behind the boy, in the darker left background, a group of figures in helmets and armor are visible, some holding spears or pikes, their faces partially obscured by shadow. To the right of the older man, the background is dark and indistinct, suggesting a wall or large piece of furniture. The overall palette is dominated by deep browns, greens, and golds, creating strong contrasts between light and shadow.

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