Fine Art Poster
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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Pilate Washing His Hands - Mattia Preti
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£28.00 GBP
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£28.00 GBP
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Archival giclée
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Description
Mattia Preti's "Pilate Washing His Hands" is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting a pivotal biblical scene. This fine art print brings historical depth and classical grandeur to any space.
Mattia Preti's dramatic "Pilate Washing His Hands" captures a pivotal moment from the New Testament. The Baroque master, known for his tenebrism and dynamic compositions, depicts Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, symbolically cleansing himself of responsibility for the fate of Jesus Christ. The scene is rendered with a theatrical flair, typical of the Baroque period, with strong contrasts of light and shadow that heighten the emotional intensity. Pilate, adorned in rich garments, is attended by servants, one of whom pours water over his hands. In the background, the crowd and the figure of Christ being led away are visible, underscoring the gravity of the decision being made. The painting's composition draws the viewer's eye to Pilate's face, capturing his conflicted expression. As a fine art print, this work brings a sense of historical depth and dramatic flair to any space. Its rich colours and dynamic composition make it a striking focal point, ideal for adding a touch of classical grandeur to a living room, study, or hallway. The painting's themes of justice, morality, and power continue to resonate, making it a thought-provoking addition to any collection.
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Because every print is made to order, we don't offer change-of-mind returns, refunds or exchanges. If your order arrives faulty, damaged or incorrect, we'll replace it free of charge — just contact us within 48 hours of delivery. See our refunds page for full details.
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We ship worldwide, printing at the production hub nearest to your delivery address. Delivery times and costs vary by destination — you'll see the options available to you at checkout.
Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Pilate Washing His Hands - Mattia Preti
Regular price
From £28.00 GBP
Sale price
From £28.00 GBP
Regular price
Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Our Features
Designed for Lasting Impact
Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Choose your finish
Every piece is printed to order. These are the five finishes, and what makes each one different.
Fine Art Framed
From £45
The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
Premium Box Frame
From £85
A deeper solid wood frame: 33mm deep with a 20mm face and Perspex glaze. The print sits unmounted for a clean gallery presentation. Black, white or natural.
Canvas
From £30
Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
Framed Canvas
From £135
Stretched canvas set in a floating wood frame, our most substantial finish. Arrives ready to hang.
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Artist Biography
Mattia Preti
Preti painted frescoes on the gates of Naples during the 1656 plague. The city was dying around him; he painted anyway. The works have not survived, but they cemented his reputation as a painter who could work under any conditions. He was known as "Il Cavalier Calabrese" after being appointed a Knight of the Order of Saint John in 1660.
He was born in Taverna, Calabria, in 1613 and moved to Rome in 1630 to join his elder brother Gregorio, already a painter there. His style combined Caravaggio's drama with the colour of Guido Reni and the theatricality of Rubens. In 1661 he moved to Malta, where he spent his most productive decades painting the vast ceiling cycle of the life of Saint John the Baptist in Valletta's Co-Cathedral (1661 to 1666). The scale of the Maltese work, covering the entire barrel vault, is among the largest fresco programmes of the seventeenth century. He is buried in the Co-Cathedral alongside fellow Knights.
His colour sensibility, drawn from Reni and filtered through Roman experience, gives even his most dramatically lit compositions a warmth that separates him from the colder tenebrism of other Caravaggisti. He died in 1699, at eighty-six, having worked across Italy and Malta for nearly seven decades.
He was born in Taverna, Calabria, in 1613 and moved to Rome in 1630 to join his elder brother Gregorio, already a painter there. His style combined Caravaggio's drama with the colour of Guido Reni and the theatricality of Rubens. In 1661 he moved to Malta, where he spent his most productive decades painting the vast ceiling cycle of the life of Saint John the Baptist in Valletta's Co-Cathedral (1661 to 1666). The scale of the Maltese work, covering the entire barrel vault, is among the largest fresco programmes of the seventeenth century. He is buried in the Co-Cathedral alongside fellow Knights.
His colour sensibility, drawn from Reni and filtered through Roman experience, gives even his most dramatically lit compositions a warmth that separates him from the colder tenebrism of other Caravaggisti. He died in 1699, at eighty-six, having worked across Italy and Malta for nearly seven decades.
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