A key scene in the Large Passion depicts the moment when Jesus, having been flogged and outfitted with a crown of thorns and a robe, is mockingly presented to the people of Jerusalem as the “King of the Jews.” Here, Pilate stands next to Christ and gestures toward the mob that has assembled. Below, members of the crowd raise their arms expressively, anger distorting their faces, as they call for Jesus to be crucified for his alleged crimes.
