The High Priests Annas and Calaphas,
Jesus was brought to trial in their presence
Annas & Calaphas
Malchus
The high priest's servant who struck Jesus in the face.
King Herod with Jewish soldiers
King Herod (Left).
A cockerel (Right).
We are thus reminded of Peter's triple denial: When the cock crew. Peter was stricken with remorse.
A youth with a pillar
Roman Soldiers with whips for the scourging
Solider with a whip (Left) & Roman Centurion (Right)
Yes, indeed, Pontius Pilate was bound to give in, before a yelling crowd; and, as an expedient in lieu of crucifixion, "Jesus was delivered to be scourged" (Matthew 27:26).
THE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR IS NOW OVER
photo taken 1999
