Christus aan het volk getoond (Ecce Homo) 1670 - 1682

Melchior Küsel created this print, “Christus aan het volk getoond (Ecce Homo),” whose title translates to “Christ Shown to the People,” in the 17th century. During this period, the visual representation of religious and historical narratives played a crucial role in shaping cultural and moral values. In this print, Küsel presents a scene of political and social tension. We see Christ presented to a crowd, a moment fraught with implications of power, justice, and public opinion. This image invites us to consider the construction of the ‘Other’ within societies, and the dynamics of marginalization and persecution. The artist seems to ask: Who holds the power, and whose voices are amplified or suppressed? The artist urges us to reflect on the personal and collective responsibility within systems of justice and governance. The emotional weight of the scene reminds us that questions of identity, power, and justice remain urgent and deeply relevant in contemporary society.