Artwork
The Passion: Ecce Homo
The Passion: Ecce Homo is a print by the Renaissance artist Hendrik Goltzius. It dates from 1597 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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
Artist
Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.
