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Ecce Homo

Jacques Callot

1613

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Ecce Homo is a 1613 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1613 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a scene from the Bible, where a man stands on a platform, surrounded by a crowd of people. He is shirtless, wearing a loincloth and a crown of thorns, with his hands bound in front of him. A man with a long beard and a hat stands beside him, gesturing towards the crowd. The crowd is dressed in various attire, with some wearing hats and others holding crosses. The background of the engraving features a cityscape with buildings and a cloudy sky. The overall mood of the scene is one of solemnity and reverence. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Callot, Jacques.