Title: Christ Presented to the People (Ecce Homo)

Sodoma was trained in Lombardy, but most of his career was spent in Siena, where he was, together with Beccafumi, the major figure. This work dates from the last decade of his life. The use of contrasting figure types of sfumato derives his study of the words of Leonardo da Vinci and has a powerful emotive effect. The turbaned figure is Pilate, who presents the resigned but dignified Christ to the viewer as an object of contemplation. Though cut down, the late sixteenth century frame is of fine quality.

Oil on canvas; 23 5/8 x 23 ¼ in. (60 x 59.1 cm)

The painting is a depiction of Jesus Christ being presented to the people. He is the center of a

Ichose this painting because I grew up in a Catholic family. I was drawn into this

painting because it reminded me of when it was the first time that I watched the story "Jesus of Nazareth" with my parents. The sadness that I felt as I stood in front of the painting that represented Jesus being prosecuted for our sins was intense. It also showed me that in the 15th century, most of the paintings, sculptures and frescos were based on religion. I liked this painting most of all. It was very interesting and intriguing in my eyes.

This painting was more of a close-up picture. You can only see the upper body area. You don't see anything else. There appears to be 4 other people surrounding Jesus Christ. On the left, it looks to me as if he was Judas, one who betrayed Jesus Christ by

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