1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Flagellation is a 1490 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut painting depicts a scene of flagellation, with a man being whipped by two figures. The man is dressed in a white robe with brown spots, while the two figures are wearing red and white attire. The background of the painting is a peach-colored wall with a blue archway. The painting is rendered in dark brown, with hand-colored accents in vermilion, gray-blue, purple, peach, and tan. The use of these colors adds depth and emotion to the scene, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. The Flagellation is a powerful example of Renaissance art, showcasing the artist's skill in conveying drama and emotion through woodcut techniques. To learn more about this style, explore 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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