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Ecce Homo

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a person, focusing on the head and shoulders. The person has their head tilted upwards, eyes gazing towards the sky. Their facial features include a long, straight nose, high cheekbones, and a slightly open mouth. They have long, wavy, dark hair cascading around the shoulders. The person is wearing a crown of thorns and has a beard. They are clothed in a simple draped garment with texture indicated by shading. The scene is framed by an oval shape and rays emanate from the head, creating a halo effect. The background is composed of etched lines, providing a gradient effect and depth to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1653
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3489 × 4396 px
Public Domain
Yes
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