Pontius Pilate prepares to kill himself in remorse. Engraving by G. Mochetti after B. Pinelli.

  • Pinelli, Bartolomeo, 1781-1835.
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20976i
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According to Eusebius in his 'Ecclesiastical History' (book 2, chapter 7: the main source for the legend of Pilate's suicide) Pilate killed himself in A.D. 39, on the orders of Caligula

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1 print : line engraving ; image 11.2 x 15.8 cm

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Pilato oppresso dai rimorsi, si uccide da se stesso. B. Pinelli inv. G. Mochetti inc.

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Wellcome Collection 20976i

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