Ecce Homo

Frühe Holzschnitte, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Frühe Holzschnitte
Datering
ca. 1440/1450
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut, with contemporary hand-coloring on laid paper
Afmetingen
6,7 × 5,4 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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