Ecce Homo 1857

Ary Scheffer's "Ecce Homo" (1857) is a poignant depiction of the moment when Pontius Pilate presents Jesus to the crowd. The painting, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Scheffer's mastery of Romanticism, using subtle tones and expressive figures to evoke a sense of pathos and drama. The focus on Jesus's sorrowful gaze and the restrained gestures of the figure behind him creates a powerful image of the sacrifice and suffering of Christ. This work is a prime example of the artist's recurring themes of faith and human suffering.