Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Ecce Homo (detail)

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Abstract

The main figure of Christ is found not in the centre as was customary but at the outermost edge of the canvas. Additional Mannerist devices may be seen here in the vigorous movement motifs and the uneven use of color, sometimes dull and then again aggressive. The painting was conceived for the city palace (on the Grand Canal) of the Flemish businessman Giovanni dAnna (actually, van Haanen). This explains the pictures theme, rarely found in Italy but highly regarded in the North. Depicted is the dramatic and portentous scene (John 19:4-16) in which Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator of Jerusalem, leads Christ, after his questioning and scourging, before the masses and says, "Ecce homo! (Behold the man!) and offers his release.

Keywords

Vienna, Austria, Florence, Italy, Style: Italian High Renaissance, School: High Renaissance, Movement: Renaissance, Italian, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

A man in ancient armor and cloak gestures while others surround him, one appearing distressed. The scene is set against a stone backdrop with architectural details.

Geographic Location

Vienna, Austria; Florence (Italy)

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-LIF0533

Ecce Homo (detail)

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