The Flagellation of Christ

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, c. 1619

The painting depicts a group of figures in a scene of intense action and emotion. Several male bodies are shown, with a man at the center standing partially turned to the side with his arms tied to a column. Other men are around him in various positions. One is about to strike with a raised whip, while another stands behind with a similarly fierce posture. The expressions are stern and focused, emphasizing muscular builds. A crowd gathers in the background, with some figures clothed in robes, including a helmeted soldier. Above the central group, a trio of winged angels emerges from the clouds. The scene is set in a city-like environment with architectural structures and rooftops visible in the background, against a sky filled with dramatic clouds. The color palette is dominated by brown and ochre tones, giving the image a sepia-like quality.
Artist
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Date
c. 1619
Type
Drawing
Medium
oil paint over pen and black ink(?) on two pieces of laid paper mounted on fabric and wood
Dimensions
56.3 × 27 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting depicts a group of figures in a scene of intense action and emotion. Several male bodies are shown, with a man at the center standing partially turned to the side with his arms tied to a column. Other men are around him in various positions. One is about to strike with a raised whip, while another stands behind with a similarly fierce posture. The expressions are stern and focused, emphasizing muscular builds. A crowd gathers in the background, with some figures clothed in robes, including a helmeted soldier. Above the central group, a trio of winged angels emerges from the clouds. The scene is set in a city-like environment with architectural structures and rooftops visible in the background, against a sky filled with dramatic clouds. The color palette is dominated by brown and ochre tones, giving the image a sepia-like quality.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623