Ecce Homo

Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1513

This is a drawing of a group of figures in an architectural setting. The drawing depicts multiple figures in an intricate scene. The setting is indoors or within a walled enclosure, with walls and an architectural structure at the top of the image. The figures are dressed in historical clothing, including robes and hats, and are engaged in an exchange or discussion. The use of lines and shading provides texture and depth to the illustration, typical of the woodcut or engraving style used in historical illustrations.
Artist
Albrecht Altdorfer
Date
c. 1513
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
7.2 × 4.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a group of figures in an architectural setting. The drawing depicts multiple figures in an intricate scene. The setting is indoors or within a walled enclosure, with walls and an architectural structure at the top of the image. The figures are dressed in historical clothing, including robes and hats, and are engaged in an exchange or discussion. The use of lines and shading provides texture and depth to the illustration, typical of the woodcut or engraving style used in historical illustrations.

Albrecht Altdorfer