Christus aan het volk getoond (Ecce Homo) 1670 - 1682

"Christus aan het volk getoond (Ecce Homo)" is an etching created by Dutch artist Melchior Küsel between 1670 and 1682. This detailed print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts the biblical scene where Jesus Christ is presented to the crowd by Pontius Pilate, a moment of intense drama and foreshadowing. Küsel’s masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the solemnity of the event, highlighting the figures of Jesus and Pilate as they stand out against the backdrop of a tumultuous crowd. The composition further emphasizes the contrast between power and vulnerability, reflecting the broader themes of faith and suffering.