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Ecce Homo

German 15th Century

1445

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Ecce Homo is a 1445 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 15th Century
When & what style?: 1445 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This woodcut painting, titled Ecce Homo, depicts a scene from the Bible. In the center, a man stands with his hands bound, wearing a crown of thorns. He is surrounded by a group of people, some of whom appear to be mocking him. The figures are rendered in simple lines and basic colors, with the man's red hair standing out against the muted tones of the background. The scene is set within a rectangular border, which adds to the sense of containment and intimacy. The use of hand-coloring on the laid paper gives the image a sense of texture and depth. The Renaissance style of the painting is evident in its use of simple forms and bold lines. For more information on this style, look up the Renaissance movement.