Artist Statement: In John 19:5, we read, So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, “Behold the man! It is probable that Pilate pointed to Jesus, and his objective evidently was to move the chanting crowd to compassion, and to convince them, by a sight of the Christ himself, that he was innocent. Hence, he brought him forth with the crown of thorns, and the purple robe, and with the marks of scourging. Amid all this Jesus was meek, patient, and calm, giving evident proofs of innocence. The conduct of Pilate was as if he had said, "See! The man whom you accuse is arrayed in a gorgeous robe, as if a king. He has been scourged and mocked. All this he has borne with patience and kindness. Look! How calm and peaceful! Behold his countenance! How mild! His body scourged, his head pierced with thorns! Through all of this he has remained meek and patient. This is the man that you accuse; and he is now brought forth, that you may see that he is not guilty." Yet, the crowd was unmoved and continued to yell, “Crucify Him, Crucify Him!”