Ecce Homo

About this work

This woodcut shows a crowded scene with two main groups. On the left, a group of people in robes and hats stand together, some pointing upward. On the right, a figure with a crown of thorns and a torn, tattered robe is being held up by another person—his arms are stretched out, and his face looks upward too. In the background, a building with arched windows frames the scene. Notice the rough texture of the lines and the way the artist used shading to show depth. The woodcut technique creates a grainy, almost sketchy look, which was common in prints of this time. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists carved images into wood blocks.