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Ecce Homo

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1509

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Ecce Homo is a 1509 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Lucas Cranach the Elder
When & what style?: 1509 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image depicts a scene of Jesus Christ standing on a platform, surrounded by a crowd of people. He is dressed in a white robe and a crown of thorns, holding a staff in his right hand. The crowd is diverse, with some people looking up at Jesus with concern or curiosity. In the foreground, a group of soldiers and officials are gathered, some of whom appear to be discussing or arguing about Jesus' fate. The background of the image features a brick wall and a roof, which suggests that the scene is taking place in a courtyard or a public square. The level of detail and emotion in the image is striking, with each figure conveying a sense of drama and tension. For more information on this style of art, consider exploring the Renaissance movement.