The Flagellation of Christ
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Flagellation of Christ is a 1550 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows three men standing side by side. The man in the middle has his head bowed, wearing little more than a cloth around his waist. The man on the left holds a whip in his right hand, and the man on the right wears a helmet and stands with his back to us. The middle figure looks like he’s being punished, while the others seem to be the ones doing the punishing. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows making the figures stand out sharply. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.
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