Hendrick ter Brugghen Oil Painting – ‘Ecce Homo’ | 17th-Century Dutch Baroque
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Historical Context & Origin
Region: Netherlands, Dutch Golden Age
Material: Oil on canvas with gilded Baroque-style frame
Period: Early 17th Century CE (1588–1629)
Description
This rare Old Master oil painting, attributed to Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588–1629), presents a powerful Ecce Homo depiction of Jesus Christ crowned with thorns. A masterpiece of chiaroscuro, the work captures dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, heightening the sorrowful expression of Christ and the raw emotion of his suffering. The ornate gilded Baroque-style frame enhances the solemn grandeur of the composition.
Features
- Masterful chiaroscuro creating dramatic light and shadow contrasts
- Exquisite brushwork with fine detail in the musculature and crown of thorns
- Deep spiritual and historical resonance in the Ecce Homo theme
- Original Baroque-style gilded frame accompanying the painting
Cultural Significance
As a leading figure of the Utrecht Caravaggisti, Hendrick ter Brugghen brought the realism and dramatic lighting of Caravaggio into Dutch painting. Religious works such as this Ecce Homo embodied Baroque intensity, designed to evoke empathy, devotion, and spiritual reflection. Such paintings hold significance not only as devotional images but also as milestones of European artistic achievement.
Condition
The painting displays age-appropriate craquelure and minor paint loss, consistent with its age and authenticity. A recent ultraviolet (UV) fluorescence examination reveals conservation details and touch-ups, confirming its integrity and historical preservation.
Dimensions (approximate)
Frame:
Height: 24 in
Width: 26 in
Age
Early 17th Century CE
Learn More & Explore
See Our Other Religious Painting Items: Jesus and Virgin Mary
Read More on Our Blog: The Dramatic Spirituality of Hendrick ter Brugghen: An "Ecce Homo" Rediscovered
Explore More About Ecce Homo at The Museum of the Bible: Behold the Man — The Iconic Depiction of Christ’s Suffering
Description
Historical Context & Origin
Region: Netherlands, Dutch Golden Age
Material: Oil on canvas with gilded Baroque-style frame
Period: Early 17th Century CE (1588–1629)
Description
This rare Old Master oil painting, attributed to Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588–1629), presents a powerful Ecce Homo depiction of Jesus Christ crowned with thorns. A masterpiece of chiaroscuro, the work captures dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, heightening the sorrowful expression of Christ and the raw emotion of his suffering. The ornate gilded Baroque-style frame enhances the solemn grandeur of the composition.
Features
- Masterful chiaroscuro creating dramatic light and shadow contrasts
- Exquisite brushwork with fine detail in the musculature and crown of thorns
- Deep spiritual and historical resonance in the Ecce Homo theme
- Original Baroque-style gilded frame accompanying the painting
Cultural Significance
As a leading figure of the Utrecht Caravaggisti, Hendrick ter Brugghen brought the realism and dramatic lighting of Caravaggio into Dutch painting. Religious works such as this Ecce Homo embodied Baroque intensity, designed to evoke empathy, devotion, and spiritual reflection. Such paintings hold significance not only as devotional images but also as milestones of European artistic achievement.
Condition
The painting displays age-appropriate craquelure and minor paint loss, consistent with its age and authenticity. A recent ultraviolet (UV) fluorescence examination reveals conservation details and touch-ups, confirming its integrity and historical preservation.
Dimensions (approximate)
Frame:
Height: 24 in
Width: 26 in
Age
Early 17th Century CE
Learn More & Explore
See Our Other Religious Painting Items: Jesus and Virgin Mary
Read More on Our Blog: The Dramatic Spirituality of Hendrick ter Brugghen: An "Ecce Homo" Rediscovered
Explore More About Ecce Homo at The Museum of the Bible: Behold the Man — The Iconic Depiction of Christ’s Suffering
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