Offered by Romano Ischia
Workshop of Guido Reni (Bologna, 1574-1642)
"Ecce Homo"
Oil on canvas
Canvas dimensions: 57 x 63 cm
Frame: 70 x 76 cm
Excellent condition
This magnificent work, depicting "Christ Crowned with Thorns," is one of the most accomplished and evocative works produced by the great Bolognese master.
It is a work that achieves extraordinary expressive power thanks to a painterly skill of the highest caliber.
The brushstrokes are vigorous, powerful, and precise, perfectly capturing the suffering image of Christ after his flagellation.
His face is so alive and expressive that it seems shockingly real, but above all, it conveys all the suffering of "God made Man," who, distraught with pain, turns to his father to plead with him in a moment of despair.
It should be emphasized, however, that the artist intended to offer an image that would certainly inspire compassion, yet far removed from the exaggerated depictions of the Flemish masters, where Christ's face is completely disfigured, with blood dripping copiously from the crown of thorns.
This was to avoid depicting a scene that was too bloody and unsuitable for display in the private rooms of his many patrons.
Reni's Ecce Homo was an immediate success and, following continued requests, was replicated in several variations and with slight modifications, as well as reproduced by lesser artists even in later periods.
A large number of these works are located in the most prestigious international museums.
It is considered Reni's most famous work, so much so that it has become a symbol of Christianity.
Our canvas is undoubtedly of the highest quality and was created in the 1630s by one of the talented students and collaborators of his celebrated workshop, many of whom went on to become highly regarded artists.
The work, in fact, stands out from similar depictions for its decidedly superior quality, found only in the most significant works produced by Reni's circle.
The figure's volume is remarkable, thanks to a strong contrast between the areas illuminated by intense light and the shadows, as well as a perfect use of sfumato, with a color palette of warm, vibrant tones.
The painting has been professionally relined.
Delevery information :
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Each artwork is packaged meticulously with packaging in a custom-built wooden crate, and always insured.
The shipment is tracked (DHL TRACKING) and delivery is expected within 3 days of receipt of the bank transfer (DHL EXPRESS).
We only ship our works to MEC countries.
All published works are exhibited in our large showroom in Riva del Garda, Viale Giovanni Prati 39.
