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The Flagellation

Jacques Callot

1631

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

The Flagellation is a 1631 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1631 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a dramatic scene of flagellation, with several figures in the foreground. The central figure, likely Christ, is being whipped by two men, while others look on. The background is a simple architectural setting, with a few figures in the distance. The etching is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and textures that give the scene a sense of depth and emotion. The use of light and shadow adds to the drama of the scene, highlighting the suffering of the central figure. For more on this style of art, look up the Baroque movement.