Artwork
Ecce Homo
Ecce Homo is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1498 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ecce Homo is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1498. It is a representation of a pivotal scene from Christian iconography.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jesus Christ standing with a crown of thorns, surrounded by figures who appear to be judging him. The simple composition conveys a powerful narrative moment.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in woodcut technique, a method involving the carving of a design into a wooden block, which is then used to print the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
