Ecce Homo

About this work

This engraving shows Jesus with a crown of thorns, dressed in purple robes. His hands are tied. The background is dark. The paper has a rough, handmade look. The artist uses fine lines to shade and texture. The lines are tiny and precise. Dark shadows contrast with light skin. This style was new in the late 1500s. Look up the technique called cross-hatching to see how it builds up tone.