Artwork
Ecce Homo
Ecce Homo is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Martin Schongauer. It dates from 1480 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Martin Schongauer's Ecce Homo is an engraving created around 1480, exemplifying his skill in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Pontius Pilate presenting a scourged Christ to the crowd, a pivotal biblical scene. Christ stands with his head bowed and hands bound, surrounded by figures including soldiers and onlookers.
Technique & Style
Schongauer's engraving showcases meticulous linework and expressive detail, achieved through techniques like cross-hatching, which adds texture and depth to the image.
History & Provenance
Schongauer, born between 1450 and 1453 in Colmar, was a leading figure in Northern European engraving. His work influenced later artists, including Albrecht Dürer.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
