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Darstellung Christi vor Pilatus (Ecce Homo)

Darstellung Christi vor Pilatus (Ecce Homo), by Master of the Morrison Triptych, unspecified, 1510
Darstellung Christi vor Pilatus (Ecce Homo), by Master of the Morrison Triptych, unspecified, 1510

Darstellung Christi vor Pilatus (Ecce Homo) is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Master of the Morrison Triptych. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Darstellung Christi vor Pilatus (Ecce Homo) is a 1510 painting by the Master of the Morrison Triptych, an anonymous Early Netherlandish artist active in Antwerp. The work is part of the Northern Renaissance and is housed at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the biblical scene of Christ being presented to Pontius Pilate, known as Ecce Homo. Christ, identifiable by his crown of thorns and simple attire, is centrally positioned, flanked by two figures who appear to support or restrain him, amidst a background crowd and architectural setting.

Technique & Style

While specific technical details of the painting are not provided, its attribution to the Early Netherlandish school suggests the use of oil on panel, characteristic of the region's artists during this period, with attention to detail and realism typical of Northern Renaissance art.

History & Provenance

Created in 1510, the painting's early history is not detailed. It is attributed to the Master of the Morrison Triptych based on stylistic similarities with other works, including an *Adoration of the Magi* (c. 1504) in Philadelphia. The work is now part of the Kunsthaus Zürich collection.

Context

This painting reflects the Northern Renaissance's focus on religious themes and detailed realism. Produced in Antwerp, a hub of artistic activity, it aligns with the period's devotional art, emphasizing the narrative of Christ's Passion.

Legacy

As an work of the Early Netherlandish school, *Darstellung Christi vor Pilatus* contributes to the understanding of Northern Renaissance art's evolution, particularly in its depiction of religious subjects. Its attribution to the Master of the Morrison Triptych aids in tracing the output of lesser-known artists from the period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Master of the Morrison Triptych

Artist

Master of the Morrison Triptych

The Master of the Morrison Triptych is the name given to an unknown Early Netherlandish painter active in Antwerp around 1500–1510.

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