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Ecce homo

"Ecce Homo" is a famous Latin phrase that means "Behold the Man". It refers to a painting or a sculpture that depicts Jesus Christ just before his crucifixion. In the painting, Jesus is standing before a crowd of people who are jeering and taunting him.

Imagine you're watching a play, and the main character is Jesus. He's been arrested, and he's now standing in front of a bunch of people who are shouting at him. The artist who made the painting wanted to show all the people who were there, and how they treated Jesus.

The phrase "Ecce Homo" is often used to describe a work of art that captures this moment in the Bible. It's a powerful image that reminds us of what Jesus went through, and how he was willing to suffer for us.

So, "Ecce Homo" is a special way of saying "Look at this painting or sculpture of Jesus when he was about to be crucified and see how strong he was even when people were being mean to him."
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