Who painted The Ecce Homo?

The Ecce Homo was painted by Jacques Callot in 1618.

Where can I see The Ecce Homo?

The Ecce Homo is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Ecce Homo?

The Ecce Homo is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Ecce Homo

Jacques Callot , 1618

The Ecce Homo is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1618 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate: Callot f; lower center in plate: Purpurea quid opus ueste? heu: num cernis ut illi / Omnia purpureo membra cruore rubent? (What need is there of purple garmen

About this work

Overview

The Ecce Homo is a print by French artist Jacques Callot, created around 1618 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a crowded courtyard with a central figure holding a cross, surrounded by kneeling onlookers, set against a backdrop of a grand stone building with arches and columns, conveying a sense of solemnity and reverence.

Technique & Style

The etching showcases Callot's skill in printmaking, with intricate lines and textures that create depth and dimension through the use of light and shadow, characteristic of his detailed and nuanced style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…