What Is Truth Collection

Look what a human being! From the Great Passion (Passio domini nostri Jesu), 1511. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Look what a human being! From the Great Passion (Passio domini nostri Jesu), 1511. Found in the Collection of the Sachsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und Universitatsbibliothek Dresden.

Ecce Homo, c. 1610. Creator: Caracciolo, Giovanni Battista (1578-1635)
Ecce Homo, c. 1610. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Pilate Washing His Hands, from the series "The Small Passion", 1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Pilate Washing His Hands, from the series "The Small Passion", 1512. Private Collection

Christ Nailed to the Cross (Pilate's Dispute with the High Priest), 1480-1485. Creator: David, Gerard (ca)
Christ Nailed to the Cross (Pilate's Dispute with the High Priest), 1480-1485. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Pontius Pilate Washes His Hands, 1521. Creator: Swabian master (active ca. 1500)
Pontius Pilate Washes His Hands, 1521. Private Collection

Christ before Pilate (Vlad III as Pontius Pilate), ca 1463-1464. Artist: Master of Velenje Panels (active 1450-1465)
Christ before Pilate (Vlad III as Pontius Pilate), ca 1463-1464. Found in the collection of the Narodna galerija Ljubljana

Christ Before Pilate, 1512. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Christ Before Pilate, 1512. Private Collection

Christ before Pilate, ca 1335. Creator: Lorenzetti, Pietro (ca 1300-ca 1348)
Christ before Pilate, ca 1335. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Pilate washes his hands (Christ before Pilate), c. 1640. Creator: Preti, Gregorio (1603-1672)
Pilate washes his hands (Christ before Pilate), c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Confederazione Nazionale Coldiretti, Roma

Market Scene with Ecce Homo, 1565. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

A Fish Market with Ecce Homo, 1570. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Pilate Washing his Hands, c. 1650. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Ecce Homo, 1546-1547. Found in the Collection of Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo

Pilate Washing His Hands, 16th century. Artist: Byzantine Master
Pilate Washing His Hands, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Dionysiou monastery, Mount Athos

Christ Before Pilate, 1844. Artist: Sorokin, Yevgraf Semyonovich (1821-1892)
Christ Before Pilate, 1844. Found in the collection of the Regional M. Vrubel Art Museum, Omsk

Christ before Pilate, Early 20th cen Artist: Russian icon
Christ before Pilate, Early 20th cen.. From a private collection

Christ before Pilate (Book of Hours), 1400s. Artist: Master of Troyes (active 1400-1415)
Christ before Pilate (Book of Hours), 1400s. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Christ before Pilate. The Wings of the Wurzach Altar, 1437. Artist: Multscher, Hans (c. 1400-1467)
Christ before Pilate. The Wings of the Wurzach Altar, 1437. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Pilate washes his hands (from Lettres batardes), ca 1490-1510. Artist: Poyet, Jean (active 1483-1497)
Pilate washes his hands (from Lettres batardes), ca 1490-1510. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Christ before Pilate (The Liesborn Altarpiece), c. 1520. Artist: Baegert, Jan (ca 1465-ca 1535)
Christ before Pilate (The Liesborn Altarpiece), c. 1520. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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"What is Truth?" In the timeless depiction of Christ before Pilate, artists throughout history have grappled with the profound question: "What is truth?" Each rendition captures a moment frozen in time, inviting us to contemplate the complexities of this eternal inquiry. Albrecht Dürer's masterpiece from 1512 portrays Christ standing resolute before Pilate, his eyes filled with unwavering conviction. Pietro Lorenzetti's interpretation from around 1335 reveals a scene imbued with tension and uncertainty, as both figures engage in an intense dialogue. Gregorio Preti's painting from circa 1640 focuses on Pilate washing his hands, symbolizing his attempt to absolve himself of responsibility for the fate that awaits Jesus. Amidst bustling market scenes and fish markets, artists like Master of Troyes in the 1400s and Byzantine Masters in the 16th century present contrasting perspectives on this pivotal encounter. The Book of Hours by Master of Troyes transports us back to medieval times when faith intertwined seamlessly with daily life. Russian icons and Yevgraf Semyonovich Sorokin's work offer glimpses into early modern interpretations that blend religious devotion with cultural nuances. As we delve deeper into these artistic renditions spanning centuries, we are confronted by our own search for truth. Is it an absolute concept or merely subjective? Does it lie within religious doctrines or reside within ourselves? Can truth be washed away like Pontius Pilate attempted? The Wings of Wurzach Altar by Hans Multscher reminds us that even during the Renaissance period, people sought answers through art. This altarpiece depicts Christ before Pilate as part of a larger narrative unfolding across its panels—a testament to humanity's unending quest for understanding. Through brushstrokes and colors carefully chosen by diverse artists over time, they beckon us to ponder what lies at the core of our existence.