Christus voor Pontius Pilatus 1590 - 1622

Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert created this print, "Christ before Pontius Pilate," using etching. Reflecting the religious and social climate of its time, the image invites us to consider power, justice, and faith. Bolswert places us in a scene laden with tension. Christ stands before Pilate, embodying a challenge to Roman authority. Consider how Bolswert frames the narrative; it's not just a biblical story, but also a reflection on the dynamics of power, innocence, and guilt. How does the artist use light and shadow to suggest the moral complexities of the scene? The artist invites a dialogue about the cost of dissent and the courage to stand by one's convictions. It’s a portrayal of the tension between spiritual authority and earthly power.