The ambitious “Ecce Homo,” by Italian painter Antonio Ciseri (1821 – 1891), demonstrates the artist's detailed focus on furnishings, clothing and architecture. The work illustrates the trial of Jesus by a hostile mob at Jerusalem’s Praetorium. Roman Governor Pontius Pilate presents Jesus to the angry swarm, exclaiming “Ecce Homo!” meaning “Behold the Man!” The crowd insists that their only king is Caesar, and condemns Jesus to crucifixion.
A prominent 19th-century artist, Antonio Ciseri (1821 – 1891) powerfully revitalized religious painting. Trained in Florence, Ciseri drew inspiration chiefly from Raphael and other Italian Renaissance artists. His religious works—permeated with drama and photographic clarity—contained precisely detailed furnishings, architecture and clothing. Ciseri often painted one central figure who looked out of the artwork and connected with the viewer. Also a skilled portraitist, Ciseri received many significant commissions from Italian and Swiss churches.
This giclée print delivers a vivid image with maximum color accuracy and exceptional resolution. The standard for museums and galleries around the world, giclée (French for “to spray”) is a printing process where millions of ink droplets are sprayed onto the paper’s surface. With the great degree of detail and smooth transitions of color gradients, giclée prints appear much more realistic than other reproduction prints. The high-quality paper (235 gsm) is acid free with a smooth surface.
Posted on: 2/8/2012
5.0Beautiful pic enhanced by the frame
By Mish
from Hyattsville, MD
- Attractive Frame Design
- Great Quality Material
- Nice Workmanship
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Age:
- 40 – 44
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Living Room
- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Age:
- 65 or older
- Gender:
- Male
- Display Location:
- Hallway
Posted on: 5/25/2010
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5.0Great soul searching picture
By Tillie
from Tehacahpi, CA
- Great Quality Material
- Nice Workmanship
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Decoration
- Fill Wall Space
- Inspiration