Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer chooses Ecce Homo by Antonio Ciseri
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| Author and former Politician |
Books include Kane and Abel, First Among Equals, Not a Penny More Not a Penny Less, and The Clifton Chronicles.
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Ecce Homo by Antonio Ciseri
Jeffrey Archer chooses the painting Ecce Homo by the Italian artist Antonio Ciseri (1821- 1891), which depicts the moment Pontius PilateΒ presented Jesus toΒ a hostile crowd shortly before the crucifixion. On show at the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Florence. Image courtesy of the Bridgeman Art Library.
From the Archive
Pilate in Art
Fiona Shaw reads from Ann Wroe's biographyΒ exploring representations of Pilate in art.
From Pilate read by Fiona Shaw 29 Mar 1999 on Radio 4
Pilate and Politics
A look at Tony Blair's comparison between Pilate's political dilemma and contemporary politics.
From Pilate read by Fiona Shaw 29 Mar 1999 on Radio 4
Last Days of Pontius Pilate
Joss Ackland as Pilate in a radio play exploring the life of Pontius Pilate.
From The Last Hours of Pontius Pilate by Ian Taylor 14 Apr 1992 on Radio 4
Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer talks to Jenni Murray about the art of storytelling.
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Desert Island Discs: Roy Plomley's castaway is writer and former MP Jeffrey Archer.
