Albrecht Dürer (After) | "Pilate Washing His Hands" Engraving (1512) - Antique Print

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An exceptional opportunity to own a finely detailed antique engraving of Albrecht Dürer’s iconic "Pilate Washing His Hands", originally executed … Read more An exceptional opportunity to own a finely detailed antique engraving of Albrecht Dürer’s iconic "Pilate Washing His Hands", originally executed in 1512 as part of his famous Engraved Passion series.

This diminutive masterpiece showcases the dramatic contrast, intricate line work, and psychological depth that defined Dürer's revolutionary style.

Artist: After Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)

Subject: Pilate Washing His Hands (From the Engraved Passion, Plate 11)

Medium: Antique Engraving

Print Dimensions: 3" x 4.5" (approx. 76mm x 114mm) — Matches historical plate dimensions closely.

Overall Dimensions: 5.5" x 8"

Good antique condition with strong contrast and crisp lines. Please note that the print has been historically dry-mounted to a backing board. While fixed, the piece lies perfectly flat and is visually excellent, making it exceptionally stable and ready for immediate framing and display.

While the exact edition and printing date (whether a lifetime impression or a later 17th/18th-century printing) have not been formally authenticated, the quality of the line work suggests a historic, well-inked impression rather than a modern reproduction.

A wonderful, affordable acquisition piece for any Old Master print enthusiast or serious collector of religious art.

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