Ecce Homo
1525-30
Correggio’s 'Ecce Homo' captures a heartbreaking moment of human vulnerability rather than divine power. Jesus, bound and wearing a crown of thorns, looks out with a weary, almost resigned expression, while the Virgin Mary faints in grief at his feet. The composition is incredibly intimate, crowding the figures together to amplify the emotional tension. Painted around 1525-1530, this masterpiece showcases Correggio’s signature soft lighting and ability to convey deep psychological drama, making the biblical scene feel startlingly real and immediate.
- Technique
- Oil on panel
- Material
- Wood panel
Location: National Gallery, London
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