17th May, 2025 11:00
Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst
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Christ as Ecce Homo, Attributed to Antoine COYPEL (1661–1722)
France, late 17th to early 18th century.
Oil on panel.
Depicting Christ crowned with thorns and clothed in a red mantle, shown at half-length against a dark, neutral background. His hands are crossed over his chest and bound with a twisted rope, while a reed is held in his arm as a mock sceptre. The face is turned slightly upward, the eyes lifted in a gaze of suffering and resignation. The treatment of drapery and anatomy reflects Baroque influences, with rich contrasts of shadow and colour lending the work devotional intensity.
Christus als Ecce Homo, toegeschreven aan Antoine Coypel (1661–1722).
Frankrijk, eind 17e – begin 18e eeuw.
Olieverf op paneel.
Halffiguur van Christus met doornenkroon en rode mantel, afgebeeld tegen een donkere, neutrale achtergrond. De handen zijn gekruist en met een touw gebonden, in de arm een rietstaf als spottend symbool van macht. Het hoofd licht opgeheven, de blik vol lijdzame berusting. De weergave van het gewaad en de anatomie toont barokke invloeden, met sterk licht-donkercontrast en rijke kleurschakeringen die het werk een intens devotioneel karakter geven.
33 x 26 cm.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection.
Note:
The Ecce Homo (Latin for “Behold the Man”) is a theme originating from the Gospel of John (19:5), where Pontius Pilate presents Christ to the crowd before the Crucifixion. This image, emphasising Christ’s suffering and humility, became a central subject of personal devotion during the Counter-Reformation. It was especially popular in the Catholic regions of Central and Southern Europe from the late 16th to the 18th centuries.
France, late 17th to early 18th century.
Oil on panel.
Depicting Christ crowned with thorns and clothed in a red mantle, shown at half-length against a dark, neutral background. His hands are crossed over his chest and bound with a twisted rope, while a reed is held in his arm as a mock sceptre. The face is turned slightly upward, the eyes lifted in a gaze of suffering and resignation. The treatment of drapery and anatomy reflects Baroque influences, with rich contrasts of shadow and colour lending the work devotional intensity.
Christus als Ecce Homo, toegeschreven aan Antoine Coypel (1661–1722).
Frankrijk, eind 17e – begin 18e eeuw.
Olieverf op paneel.
Halffiguur van Christus met doornenkroon en rode mantel, afgebeeld tegen een donkere, neutrale achtergrond. De handen zijn gekruist en met een touw gebonden, in de arm een rietstaf als spottend symbool van macht. Het hoofd licht opgeheven, de blik vol lijdzame berusting. De weergave van het gewaad en de anatomie toont barokke invloeden, met sterk licht-donkercontrast en rijke kleurschakeringen die het werk een intens devotioneel karakter geven.
33 x 26 cm.
Provenance:
Dutch private collection.
Note:
The Ecce Homo (Latin for “Behold the Man”) is a theme originating from the Gospel of John (19:5), where Pontius Pilate presents Christ to the crowd before the Crucifixion. This image, emphasising Christ’s suffering and humility, became a central subject of personal devotion during the Counter-Reformation. It was especially popular in the Catholic regions of Central and Southern Europe from the late 16th to the 18th centuries.
Auction: Religious Art Auction Religieuze Kunst, 17th May, 2025
Hessink’s Fine Art Auctioneers invites collectors and art enthusiasts to its upcoming Religious Art Auction, taking place on 17 May 2025 at 11:00 AM in Beek, Limburg, Netherlands. This curated event features a distinguished selection of 17th-century religious paintings by renowned Old Masters, alongside exquisite porcelain and ceramics spanning the 18th to 20th centuries.
Highlights include masterful oil paintings reflecting the spiritual artistry of the Dutch Golden Age, as well as rare porcelain pieces showcasing the craftsmanship of internationally acclaimed artists. This auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire significant works that embody the rich heritage of religious art.
Explore a diverse selection of antique religious paintings, porcelain and earthenware figures, and plaques, alongside a stunning collection of modern and contemporary artworks. Whether you're a collector, an institution, or an enthusiast, this auction provides a rare opportunity to acquire sacred and meaningful pieces. Discover timeless treasures that inspire and endure.
Viewing
Viewing days are from Friday till Saturday 9 and 10 May, from 10:00 to 17:00 hours, and Monday till Friday 12 to 16 May from 10:00 to 17:00 hours cet.
