The Flagellation
1624
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Flagellation is a 1624 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows five robed figures in a dim, shadowy room. One man is tied to a post while another strikes him with a whip. The others watch or hold torches, casting long, dramatic shadows. A large curtain frames the scene, and the floor looks rough and uneven. The artist used sharp lines and deep contrasts to make the moment feel tense and urgent. The figures’ robes and the room’s details are drawn with precision, but the focus stays on the central struggle. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot created these rich, detailed prints.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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