Flagellation

About this work

This print shows three men in a dim, arched room with columns. One man is tied to a post, his arms stretched out, while the other two hold him down—one by the arms, the other by the legs. The scene looks tense, with rough lines and shadows making the figures stand out. The artist used deep shading and fine lines to create depth, especially in the folds of the clothing and the shadows on the walls. This was a common way to make engravings look three-dimensional. Next, look up the technique: engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal.