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Ecce Homo

Wenceslaus Hollar, after a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a scene with a lower and upper section. In the lower part, there are figures, some walking or standing. One character in flowing robes gestures or speaks to others, possibly wearing a headpiece like a papal tiara. Beside them, a woman in a long dress and wide-brimmed hat stands. The individuals hold tall objects, including staffs with crosses or orbs. In the upper section, two figures stand on a balcony within an arched architectural structure. The central figure wears a crown and has a beard, suggesting authority or royalty. The second figure leans slightly forward. The background features architectural elements like a stone archway and textured walls, hinting at a significant building.

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2842 × 3757 px
Public Domain
Yes
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