Ecce Homo, and the Jews Deny Christ 1548

Augustin Hirschvogel’s 1548 woodcut, *Ecce Homo, and the Jews Deny Christ*, depicts the moment when Pontius Pilate presents Jesus to the crowd, with the inscription in German below stating that the Jews deny Christ. The scene is presented from a dramatic perspective, with the figures in the foreground in a theatrical pose. The figures are drawn with detail and precision, and the overall composition creates a sense of movement and drama. This work is a powerful example of German Renaissance art and the importance of religious themes in art at the time.