How is Pilate often depicted in the artwork of the Renaissance?
As a Greek god
As a Christian saint
As a Jew
As a Roman hero
Answer
Pilate was often depicted as a Jew in the artwork of the Renaissance. This was because of the growing anti-Semitism in Europe at the time, which led to Jews being blamed for the death of Jesus Christ. In some paintings, Pilate is shown washing his hands of the blood of Jesus, while in others he is shown being bribed by the Jews to have Jesus crucified.
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