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Ecce Homo

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several figures in various garments, positions, and directions. The central figure is standing slightly hunched, facing right towards a group of people. They have long hair and a beard, wearing a cloak and inner garment. To the left is a person in a green robe with long, light-colored hair and a pointed cap. To the right, a group of people is gathered, with one reaching out with both hands. This person wears a reddish-brown outfit and a green headdress. In the background, there is a structured building, possibly a doorway, with an arched element and a hint of a brick pattern. The image is enclosed in a red border, set against a hint of a blue sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480/1490
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in green, brown, lt. yellow, blue, red, and gold leaf
Dimensions
2831 × 3644 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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