European school (XVI) - Ecce Homo

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A compelling Ecce Homo scene rendered in oil on panel, likely dating to the 16th century. The composition centers on Christ presented to the crowd after his scourging, crowned with thorns and illuminated by a radiant halo. Bound and half-clothed, he stands between armored soldiers who gesture and jeer, emphasizing his vulnerability and the brutality of the moment. Above him appears the inscription “ECCE HOMO” (“Behold the man”), recalling Pontius Pilate’s words as he displays Christ to the people.

This devotional work captures the emotional intensity and pathos characteristic of late Renaissance religious painting. The artist’s attention to anatomical modeling, expressive faces, and detailed costume suggests influence from Northern European or Italian Mannerist workshops. The panel shows warm, earthy tones and a strong vertical composition that draws the viewer’s eye directly to the suffering figure of Christ.

The Ecce Homo episode—recorded in the Gospel of John—marks a pivotal moment in the Passion narrative, when Pilate, hoping to appease the crowd by showing Christ’s humiliation, instead sets in motion the final path toward the Crucifixion. This painting conveys both the spiritual depth and dramatic tension of that encounter.

A moving piece of devotional art with notable age, expressive craftsmanship, and strong narrative impact.

⦿ Dimensions (approx.): 25 x 32.5 cm (artwork), 39,5 x 47 cm (incl. frame/total).
⦿ Condition: Exhibits an authentic patina of age (see pictures).
⦿ Estimated Period: 16th century
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