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Definition of Ecce homo
1. Noun. A representation (a picture or sculpture) of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns.
Definition of Ecce homo
1. Noun. (arts) A picture representing Jesus Christ as given up to the people by Pilate, and wearing a crown of thorns. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ecce Homo
Literary usage of Ecce homo
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Living Age by Making of America Project, Eliakim Littell, Robert S. Littell (1868)
"ecce homo." A SECOND LETTER FROM A GERMAN CLERGYMAN. ... In this Mr. Gladstone seems
to think the author of " ecce homo " was not only justified, ..."
2. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1889)
"A Russian "' ecce homo." COUNT TOLSTOI'S MY RELIGION NEW EDITION. Paper Covers,
50 Cents; Cloth, $1.00. This book, which was the first to attract attention ..."
3. The History of English Rationalism in the Nineteenth Century by Alfred William Benn (1906)
"So complete indeed is the absence of theology in ' ecce homo' that even a liberal
... Uut some hints dropped at the conclusion of ' ecce homo' show that, ..."
4. Poetry by Modern Poetry Association (1916)
"ecce homo Behold the man alive in me, Behold the man in you ! If there is God—am
I not he, Shall I myself undo? I have been waiting long enough. ..."
5. Familiar Allusions: A Hand-book of Miscellaneous Information, Including the by William Adolphus Wheeler, Charles Gardner Wheeler (1882)
"ecce homo. A celebrated picture by Titian (1477-157(5), which includes portraits of
... ecce homo. An admired picture by Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino ..."
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