The Flagellation

Deutsche Grafik um 1480, hacia 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.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik um 1480
Fecha
hacia 1480
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
metalcut, hand-colored in red lake, yellow, and green on laid paper
Medidas
10,4 × 7,7 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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