Ecce Homo 1511

Hans Baldung's 1511 woodcut "Ecce Homo" depicts Christ, crowned with thorns and bound, surrounded by five putti angels. The scene, referring to the biblical moment when Pontius Pilate presented Christ to the crowd, is rendered with detailed, expressive lines. The artist, known for his intense and sometimes grotesque imagery, uses light and shade to emphasize Christ's suffering and the angels' melancholic expressions. The overall impact is one of both pain and quiet acceptance, a poignant commentary on human suffering and divine sacrifice. This powerful print is a key example of German Renaissance art.