Ecce Homo

1509

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of a historical scene. The scene shows a group of figures in an architectural setting, with a half-dressed central figure being presented to a crowd. The scene is surrounded by imposing architectural structures with background views of mountains and a castle. The figures are intricately detailed with shading to give them three-dimensionality. The crowd below shows expressions of attention and curiosity. There is an elaborate decorative border around the scene, featuring cherubs, mythological figures, and floral motifs. The style suggests an influence of the Northern Renaissance masters.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (diameter (trimmed to plate mark)): 29.6 cm (11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5635

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 63, State (a)

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1995

  • Imitation and Invention: Old Master Prints and Their Sources, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65023358

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