Artwork
The Passion: Ecce Homo
The Passion: Ecce Homo is a print by the Baroque artist Hieronymus Wierix. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Passion: Ecce Homo is a 1619 print by Hieronymus Wierix, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art. This black-and-white work depicts a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates the 'Ecce Homo' scene, where a shirtless, crowned Christ stands on a platform, surrounded by a grasping crowd and gesturing officials, conveying the tense moment of Christ’s presentation to the crowd.
Technique & Style
Executed in stark black-and-white, the print contrasts the textured, dynamic figures of the crowd and Christ with the smoother, etched cityscape background, characteristic of Baroque dramatic intensity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1619 by Hieronymus Wierix, the print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection.
Context
This work reflects the Baroque style’s emphasis on dramatic tension and emotional depth, inviting viewers to engage with the biblical narrative’s intensity.
Legacy
As a Baroque print, it contributes to the broader tradition of visually interpreting the Passion narrative, influencing subsequent artistic representations of the theme.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hieronymus Wierix (1553–1619) was a Flemish engraver, draughtsman and publisher. He is known for his reproductive engravings after the work of well-known local and foreign artists including Albrecht Dürer. Together with…
