In chains under the watchful eye of a Roman soldier. In the hope of making the Jewish mob change their minds, Pontius Pilate resorted to the expedient of proposing instead another man for execution. Barabbas, who had been jailed for an insurrection started in the city as well as on the charge of murder.
Pilate Guards
Pilate
The Roman governor of Judaea, is escorted by soldiers and waited upon by two attendants holding out water and towel.
Pilate's guards and the Roman Ensign
"Ecce Homo!"
That is: "Behold the Man!" (John 19:5).
Pilate's remark was calculated to rouse the howling rabble to some pity, if there was any left deep down their cruel hearts.
