Who painted Pilate Washing His Hands?

Mattia Preti painted Pilate Washing His Hands in 1663.

What Bible passage does Pilate Washing His Hands depict?

Pilate Washing His Hands depicts the biblical scene from Matthew 27:24.

Pilate Washing His Hands by Mattia Preti

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Mattia Preti

1613 - 1699

Taverna, Italy

Mattia Preti (1613-1699), known as "Il Cavalier Calabrese" (the Calabrian Knight), stands among the most accomplished masters of Italian Baroque painting. Born in the small Calabrian town of Taverna, Preti's artistic journey began with early training under Giovanni Battista Caracciolo, a follower of Caravaggio, which profoundly influenced his dramatic use of light and shadow throughout his career. By 1630, he had joined his painter brother Gregorio in Rome, where he immersed himself in the techniques of Caravaggio's school while also studying the works of Guercino, Rubens, and Guido Reni.