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Ecce Homo

Andrea Solari

1506

unspecified

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

High Renaissance Renaissance Religious Jesus Christ

Dominant colour

Ecce Homo is a 1506 unspecified by Andrea Solari, a High Renaissance work, depicting Jesus Christ, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Andrea Solari
When & what style?: 1506 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

In this painting, a man is depicted with a rope around his chest and a red robe draped over his shoulders. He holds a reed in his right hand and looks down, his eyes cast downward. Two men stand on either side of him, their faces visible as they gaze at him. The man in the center wears a crown of thorns, and his chest bears a wound. The scene is rendered in a somber, muted palette, with the red robe standing out against the darker tones. The figures are arranged in a triangular composition, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. This painting is an example of the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.