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The Passion: Ecce Homo

The Passion: Ecce Homo, by Hendrick Goltzius, 1597
The Passion: Ecce Homo, by Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

The Passion: Ecce Homo is a print by the Renaissance artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1923.762.8

About this work

Overview

The Passion: Ecce Homo is a 1597 print by Hendrick Goltzius, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the presentation of a bare-chested man, likely Jesus, to a crowd by a figure in white. Jesus wears a crown of thorns and stands on a platform, amidst a somber atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Goltzius employs contrasting light and dark tones, with the figure in white standing out against the darker background, creating a reflective mood.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius

Artist

Hendrick Goltzius

Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.

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Who painted The Passion: Ecce Homo?

The Passion: Ecce Homo was painted by Hendrick Goltzius in 1597.

Where can I see The Passion: Ecce Homo?

The Passion: Ecce Homo is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Passion: Ecce Homo?

The Passion: Ecce Homo is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Passion: Ecce Homo?

Museum-quality prints of The Passion: Ecce Homo are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.