1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Scourging of Christ is a 1490 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows three men surrounding a figure in the center. The central figure is depicted with blood all over their body, standing on a platform with their hands bound above their head. They are wearing a cloth around their waist. The two men on either side of the central figure are holding objects that appear to be sticks or whips, and they seem to be in the act of hitting the central figure. The background of the painting is yellow with a brick wall on the right side and green grass on the bottom. The overall scene is one of violence and suffering. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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