1548
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ecce Homo, and the Jews Deny Christ is a 1548 ink by Augustin Hirschvogel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a group of men gathered around a central figure who looks exhausted. One man in robes is pointing at him, while others stand close, some with hands on their hips or heads. The central figure is half-naked, leaning against a wooden frame like a doorway. The background is plain, but the faces and gestures feel tense. The text below is in old German, hinting this scene comes from a religious story. The artist used sharp lines to show emotion and movement, which was common in prints of this time. Want to see more? Check out the technique: etching.
Augustin Hirschvogel (1503 – February 1553) was a German artist, mathematician, and cartographer known primarily for his etchings.
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