Ecce Homo (1639 – 1640) by Guido Reni

Ecce Homo - Guido Reni - 1639 - 1640

Artwork Information

TitleEcce Homo
ArtistGuido Reni
Date1639 - 1640
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions60 x 45 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationLouvre, Paris, France

About Ecce Homo

The artwork titled “Ecce Homo” is a religious painting created by Guido Reni between 1639 and 1640. This oil on canvas piece, representative of the Baroque art movement, measures 60 by 45 cm. It is part of the collection at the Louvre in Paris, France.

“Ecce Homo” translates from Latin to “Behold the Man,” a phrase attributed to Pontius Pilate when he presented a scourged Jesus Christ, crowned with thorns, to a hostile crowd before the Crucifixion. Reni’s work captures the essence of this moment, focusing on the visage of Christ, who is portrayed looking upward with a forlorn yet resigned expression that evokes empathy. His head is adorned with a crown of thorns, and his shoulder bears the faint outline of a cloak, likely a reference to the mocking attire placed upon him. The light in the painting accentuates the sorrowful face of Christ and highlights the textural details of the thorn crown and the glistening wounds on his body. The Baroque style is evident in the dramatic use of light and shadow, and the intense emotional content of the subject matter, characteristic of the religious fervor and artistic intensity of the time.

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