Christ at the Column
1590
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1590
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
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.