plate no. 2613

Ecce Homo

oilNorthern Renaissancereligious paintingfiguresreligious scenearchitecturecrowddogspears

advanced study

Recreating this engraving will help students develop skills in hatching, cross-hatching, and understanding value to create form and depth. It also provides practice in rendering complex compositions with many figures.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 20 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Begin with a light pencil sketch of the overall composition, focusing on the placement of the main figures and architectural elements.
step 02
Establish the darkest areas of the engraving with a fine-tipped pen or marker, paying close attention to the shadows and contours.
step 03
Use hatching (parallel lines) to build up the mid-tones, varying the spacing and density of the lines to create different values.
step 04
Employ cross-hatching (intersecting lines) in the darkest areas to deepen the shadows and create a sense of volume.
step 05
Add details to the figures, such as facial features, clothing folds, and textures.
step 06
Refine the architectural elements, paying attention to perspective and detail.
step 07
Use stippling (small dots) to create subtle variations in tone and texture.
step 08
Review the entire engraving and make any necessary adjustments to the values and details.