1509
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Flagellation is a 1509 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man tied to a post while others stand around him—some holding poles, others watching. The scene looks tense, with one figure on the left leaning on a stick and another on the right sitting on a ledge. The background has a tall column and a doorway, while small figures and decorative patterns fill the edges. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the scene feel detailed and dramatic. This kind of careful linework is typical of the time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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