Ecce Homo, Brustbild, Ego pro te pro me 

This 'Ecce Homo' bust, by Jan Frederik Schierecke, presents a powerful, sorrowful Christ crowned with thorns, his gaze cast downward in profound resignation. The crown, a symbol of mockery and suffering, is a poignant motif rooted in the Passion narrative, echoing across centuries of Christian art. Consider, for instance, the twisted, thorny headgear of Dionysus in ancient Greek depictions; a symbol of ecstasy turned to torment. The suffering Christ transcends its immediate religious context, tapping into a collective memory of human pain and sacrifice. The image invites a deep, subconscious engagement, evoking feelings of empathy, guilt, and a longing for redemption. The 'Ecce Homo' motif, "Behold the Man", resurfaces through history, a testament to its enduring emotional resonance. It's a visceral reminder of our shared humanity, our capacity for both cruelty and compassion, continuously evolving in meaning with each reinterpretation.