Ecce Homo ou Pilate présentant le Christ au peuple

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I: The meeting of two betrayers.

II: Even here, Pilate hovers his hands over Christ, only touching his robe, ensuring a degree of separation.

III: He does not want to dirty his hands.

IV: He looks at you for reassurance,that this is not his doing.

V: This is the meeting of two betrayers in need of mercy.

VI: The one looking out of the frame, and the one looking in.

VII: As he locks his unaccountable gaze with yours, you are reminded that this is not only his doing, but yours also.