Anonymous, Spanish, School of Seville, 17th century

Christ Brought Before Pontius Pilate

17th century
Pen and light brown ink, brush and light brown wash, reinforced with pen and dark brown ink, highlighted with white gouache (oxidized) on figure of Pilate and throne, over traces of black chalk underdrawing. Lower border of composition outlined with pen and dark brown ink. On off-white paper
14.9 × 23.3 cm (5.9 × 9.2 in)

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