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The Flagellation in the Presence of Mary

German 15th Century

1470

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

The Flagellation in the Presence of Mary is a 1470 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 15th Century
When & what style?: 1470 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a man tied to a pillar with his arms stretched out. Two other figures stand nearby—one on the left with a sad face, the other on the right holding a green cloth. The background looks like a wooden room with a roof made of planks. The man tied up is often linked to a religious story, but here the style is simple and flat. The colors are bright but faded, with red, yellow, and green standing out against the tan background. If you like this style, check out woodcut to see how artists used woodblocks to make prints.