The Flagellation of Christ and Christ Before Pilate
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a crowded scene of people around a central figure with his arms tied behind him. Others stand nearby—some holding ropes, others watching closely. The background has a building with steps, and the whole image is framed in a circle. Notice how the artist used sharp lines to show movement and emotion, even without color. This is a woodcut, which means the image was carved into wood and printed. Check out more about the technique: woodcut.
