Ecce Homo 1546 - 1549

"Ecce Homo" is a pen and ink drawing created by Maarten van Heemskerck in 1546-49, now held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. The drawing depicts the biblical scene of Jesus being presented to the crowd by Pontius Pilate, as recounted in the Gospel of John. Heemskerck's meticulous attention to detail and anatomical accuracy are evident in the depiction of the figures and the dramatic composition of the scene. The drawing is a powerful visual representation of this pivotal moment in Christian history and is an excellent example of Heemskerck's mastery of drawing.