Artwork
The Flagellation
The Flagellation is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Daniele Crespi. It dates from 1625 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Subject & Meaning
The flagellation scene traditionally emphasizes Christ's endurance of physical torment as part of the Passion, representing redemption through suffering.
The painting depicts the Flagellation of Christ, the biblical episode in which Jesus is whipped before his crucifixion. As a religious work from the Baroque period, the subject centers on Christ's suffering and sacrifice, a common theme in Counter-Reformation art intended to inspire devotion and empathy in viewers. The flagellation scene traditionally emphasizes Christ's endurance of physical torment as part of the Passion, representing redemption through suffering.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 129 cm in height and 100 cm in width. The handling emphasizes chiaroscuro, with sharply defined light and shadow to model the muscular anatomy of Christ and the figures. The composition centers on the standing bound Christ, whose pale body contrasts against the darker background, while the three tormentors are arranged in a tight, dynamic cluster to the right.
The palette relies on earthy tones punctuated by muted reds and ochres, reinforcing the dramatic tension of the scene.
History & Provenance
The Flagellation is a religious painting executed by the Italian artist Daniele Crespi in 1625. The work depicts the Flagellation of Christ and was created during the early seventeenth century. Today, the painting is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains part of the institution's holdings of religious art.
The Flagellation, painted by Daniele Crespi in 1625, is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The work depicts the Flagellation of Christ and is classified as a religious painting. While the source confirms its location within the museum's holdings, it does not provide a specific inventory or accession number, nor does it list any past or current exhibitions for this piece.
Overview
The Flagellation is a 1625 painting by Daniele Crespi, an Italian artist associated with the early Baroque movement. It is a religious work currently held in the Museo del Prado.
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Artist
Daniele Crespi (1598 – 19 July 1630) was an Italian painter and draughtsman. He is regarded as one of the most original artists working in Milan in the 1620s. He broke away from the exaggerated manner of Lombard…
