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Ecce Homo Christ Metsys 16th Century Paint Oil on table Flemish Old master

1520-1620

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16th-century Flemish master Circle of Quentin Metsys (Leuven, 1466 - Antwerp, 1530) Ecce Homo oil on panel cm. 34 x 23 with frame 47 x 37 (not contemporary) An important painting on panel, depicting the intense face of the suffering Christ crowned with thorns, in the more traditional iconography of Ecce Homo, one of the most representative Christian depictions in Old Master painting, which Flemish painters have emerged from for intensity and dramatic realism. The painting in fact reveals typological and formal characteristics derived from the 16th century North European tradition, showing particular affinities with the works of the Flemish Quentin Massys (or Metsijs), founder of the Antwerp School and one of the greatest Flemish interpreters of this subject; We can mention among many works his Ecce Homo dating from 1516 and currently housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dunkerque (see details) Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dunkerque Compared to this model, this work exhibits more robust workmanship and denser impastoes of colour, which in our opinion point towards a rather late 16th century date. Christ, whose figure emerges against a dark background, is depicted with his head framed by a luminous reflection, on which is placed the crown of intertwined thorns. His gaze is dull with his eyes half-closed, flushed, in a resigned attitude disfigured by pain, furrowed by tears and drops of blood. Important in this painting is the study of Christ's expression and gaze, with his eyes turned downwards, in sign of pain, dense with a phatos capable of conveying to the viewer the suffering of this episode of the Passion. Ecce Homo is the Gospel episode during which Jesus, awaiting his condemnation after the scourging, is presented to the people by Pontius Pilate, then the Roman governor of Judea. The expression literally means ‘Behold the Man’, and was the phrase uttered by Pilate to designate the suffering of Jesus scourged and crowned with thorns. The face suggests that the author undoubtedly carefully studied the works of other artists for physiognomy, i.e. the discipline that sought to study the character of people based on their physical appearance, and whether there was any relationship between appearance and character. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold complete with a wooden frame and comes with a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic card. We take care of and organise the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you and show you our collection of works. In the case of purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit, which takes about 10/20 days; our gallery will take care of the whole phase until it is obtained. All costs of this operation are included. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information.
  • Creation Year:
    1520-1620
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Circle Of:
    Quentin Metsys (Leuven, 1466 - Antwerp, 1530)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Riva del Garda, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU988114996762

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