Ecce Homo

Frühe Holzschnitte, c. 1440/1450

The image shows a group of figures in a historical, possibly medieval, setting. The figures are standing close together. One central figure stands atop a raised platform or structure, partially within a framework reminiscent of a pillory or stage. This person has red hair and is draped in a loose garment or cloak. Nearby, a figure points at the central person, who is clad in historical attire with a head covering. The people are drawn with simple facial features and lack intricate detail. Additional figures surround the scene, each with similar attire and rudimentary facial details suggesting a crowd. The image background is plain, with no visible features aside from the outlined figures and the suggestion of a structural element above them.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
c. 1440/1450
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, with contemporary hand-coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
6.7 × 5.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a group of figures in a historical, possibly medieval, setting. The figures are standing close together. One central figure stands atop a raised platform or structure, partially within a framework reminiscent of a pillory or stage. This person has red hair and is draped in a loose garment or cloak. Nearby, a figure points at the central person, who is clad in historical attire with a head covering. The people are drawn with simple facial features and lack intricate detail. Additional figures surround the scene, each with similar attire and rudimentary facial details suggesting a crowd. The image background is plain, with no visible features aside from the outlined figures and the suggestion of a structural element above them.

Frühe Holzschnitte