Flagellation of Christ
1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1752
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a chaotic scene with lots of people and movement. In the center, a man is tied up and whipped, surrounded by figures in dramatic poses. The lines are loose and sketchy, with quick strokes that make the scene feel urgent and raw. The artist used shading to create depth, especially in the faces and hands. The paper looks old, with some brown edges where it’s worn. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-shadow contrast works.
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