The Flagellation

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, c. 1480

This painting features three figures engaged in an activity involving ropes or cords. The central figure has a circular radiance around the head and is scantily clad. Flanking this figure are two others, one in red and the other in green with red trousers, who appear to be holding ropes or whips directed towards the central figure. The background shows an elaborately detailed architectural setting with stone or mosaic walls, arches, and floral designs, in a medieval or early Renaissance style. The predominant colors are red, green, and gold.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Date
c. 1480
Type
Print
Medium
metalcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, and green on laid paper
Dimensions
10.4 × 7.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting features three figures engaged in an activity involving ropes or cords. The central figure has a circular radiance around the head and is scantily clad. Flanking this figure are two others, one in red and the other in green with red trousers, who appear to be holding ropes or whips directed towards the central figure. The background shows an elaborately detailed architectural setting with stone or mosaic walls, arches, and floral designs, in a medieval or early Renaissance style. The predominant colors are red, green, and gold.

Deutsche Grafik um 1480