Ecce Homo Poster

Own a museum-quality print of Caravaggio’s Ecce Homo (circa 1605), a powerful Baroque depiction of the moment Pontius Pilate presents the crowned-with-thorns Jesus Christ to the crowd, uttering “Behold the man!” This painting is renowned for Caravaggio’s masterful use of chiaroscuro, dramatic contrasts of light and shadow that emphasize the emotional intensity and physical presence of the figures. The scene captures the fragile yet resolute Christ, flanked by a scornful soldier fastening a red robe and a contemplative onlooker, set against a minimal background that focuses attention on the human drama. The work was likely commissioned by Cardinal Massimo Massimi as part of an informal competition among artists. Two versions exist: one in Palazzo Bianco, Genoa, and a recently rediscovered and authenticated version in the Museo del Prado, Madrid, which had been misattributed for decades before its 2021 reattribution. This painting exemplifies Caravaggio’s mature Roman style and psychological realism, making it a must-have for collectors and art lovers seeking iconic Italian Baroque religious art.