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The Flagellation of Christ

Flemish 17th century

1620

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

The Flagellation of Christ is a 1620 ink by Flemish 17th century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Flemish 17th century
When & what style?: 1620 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows the flagellation of Christ, a scene from the Bible. Jesus is tied to a column in the center, with two men on either side of him, one of whom is holding a whip. The scene is set in a courtyard with a large archway and columns in the background. The drawing is done in pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, giving it a sense of texture and depth. The artist has used bold lines and expressive strokes to convey the emotion and drama of the scene. The Flagellation of Christ is a powerful and moving depiction of a pivotal moment in Christian art. For more on the artistic style of this period, explore the Baroque movement.