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Albrecht Dürer — Pilate Washing his Hands (B., M., Holl. 11)
Albrecht Dürer

Pilate Washing his Hands (B., M., Holl. 11)

A biblical scene engraved by Dürer showing Pontius Pilate washing his hands to absolve himself of responsibility for Christ's crucifixion. The work demonstrates the artist's masterful treatment of complex religious narratives.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Old Master Prints

June 30, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 25

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Albrecht Dürer, Pilate Washing his Hands (B., M., Holl. 11)

A biblical scene engraved by Dürer showing Pontius Pilate washing his hands to absolve himself of responsibility for Christ's crucifixion. The work demonstrates the artist's masterful treatment of complex religious narratives.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Pilate Washing His Hands, Albrecht Dürer, Religious, Biblical, 16th Century, German, Engraving, Northern Renaissance, Pilate Washing Hands, Renaissance

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