"Christ Before Pilate" refers to the biblical event where Jesus Christ is brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. This moment occurs after Jesus is arrested and accused of blasphemy and claiming to be the King of the Jews. Pilate questions Jesus about these accusations, seeking to understand the charges against him. During the trial, Pilate finds no fault in Jesus and is hesitant to condemn him. However, pressured by the crowd demanding Jesus' crucifixion, Pilate ultimately succumbs to their wishes, symbolically washing his hands to indicate his disassociation from the decision.