Ecce Homo
c. 1665 Museo Soumaya
About this artwork
This oil on canvas depicts a close-up portrait of the suffering Christ, wearing a crown of thorns and draped in a red cloak. The work is held in the collection of the Museo Soumaya in Mexico City.
Did you know?
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was one of the most celebrated painters of the Spanish Golden Age, known for his ability to convey profound emotion and human vulnerability in religious figures. His 'Ecce Homo' paintings were immensely popular during his time, as they invited the viewer into a personal, meditative connection with the physical and spiritual suffering of Christ.
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Ecce Homo
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, c. 1665
