Christ at the Column

Christ at the Column

Denys Calvaert

1590

oil

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a man tied to a column, with his arms raised and his head tilted back. He is shirtless, wearing only a white cloth around his waist. Two men are pulling on ropes attached to the column, while two others stand behind them, watching. In the background, there are arched windows and a stone floor. The scene is set in a stone building with a view of the outdoors through the windows. The man's expression is one of pain and suffering. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, look up Denys Calvaert.

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