Artwork
Ecce homo
Ecce homo is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Agostino Ciampelli. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Agostino Ciampelli's 1599 painting Ecce homo is an early example of Italian Baroque art, currently held in the Alte Pinakothek collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a gathering around a richly robed figure, likely Jesus Christ, as he addresses a group of onlookers. A bearded man in a turban stands on a step, holding a book, while others listen intently, displaying various reactions.
Technique & Style
Ciampelli employs dramatic lighting and chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and tension, with dark shadows accentuating the figures. The use of strong contrasts highlights the emotional intensity of the scene.
History & Provenance
Ciampelli, trained in Florence and active in Rome under Pope Clement VIII, received numerous religious commissions, including frescoes and altarpieces for Roman churches like Santa Prassede and Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Agostino Ciampelli (29 August 1565 – 22 April 1630) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
Christus vor Kaiphas (Kopie nach)
Christ Shown to the People
Ecce Homo
Christ standing for Kaiphas
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The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain [verso]
Tempelgang Mariae
The Purification of the Virgin
Italian Prince before Margaret of Austria
The Betrothal of the Virgin