The Story
Ecce Homo by Guido Reni.
Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Ecce Homo
Guido Reni
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Black and red chalk on brownish paper
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Ecce Homo by Guido Reni.
Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.