Gift of George Hubbard Clapp
41.183
Ecce Homo
Pen and black ink, brown wash, on paper
8 in W x 10.5 in H(Image)
11.106 in W x 16.56 in H(Paper)
11.106 in W x 16.56 in H(Paper)
European
Bears the inscription “Vasari” in later hand.
"This drawing depicts Pontius Pilate declaring Ecce Homo (Behold the man) as he presents Jesus to an aggressive crowd that engulfs the composition. Still pasted on an album page, the fragile drawing is degraded by iron gall ink and shows signs of past restoration."
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctor Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019
"This drawing depicts Pontius Pilate declaring Ecce Homo (Behold the man) as he presents Jesus to an aggressive crowd that engulfs the composition. Still pasted on an album page, the fragile drawing is degraded by iron gall ink and shows signs of past restoration."
Wall label from the exhibition The Curious Drawings of Doctor Clapp, UAG, October 24–December 6, 2019
In Collection
Acquired by the University of Pittsburgh from Mary Burgwin Denny in 1941.
Funds for the purchase donated by George Hubbard Clapp.
Funds for the purchase donated by George Hubbard Clapp.
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