Artwork
The Great Passion: The Flagellation
The Great Passion: The Flagellation is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1926.115
About this work
Overview
The Great Passion: The Flagellation is a print by Albrecht Dürer, created around 1504. It is part of a series illustrating the Passion of Christ.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the flagellation of Christ, a dramatic scene set in a grand, pillared space with onlookers. A dog cowers in the foreground, adding to the tension. The scene is rendered with intricate detail and expressive figures, conveying a sense of drama and emotion.
Technique & Style
Dürer's use of light and shadow creates depth and volume, characteristic of the Renaissance style. The level of detail and realism in the print reflects Dürer's skill as a printmaker.
History & Provenance
Dürer was a leading figure of the German Renaissance, known for his printmaking and painting. He gained early recognition across Europe through his woodcut prints and later worked in engravings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
