Flagellation of Christ, with the Pavement

Flagellation of Christ, with the Pavement

Andrea Mantegna

1475

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a group of men in a courtyard. One man is tied to a post, his arms stretched out, while another holds a whip. A third man stands nearby, looking down, and a fourth leans on a stick. The ground is made of stone tiles, and the walls have arched doorways with columns. The tied man’s pose looks like he’s being punished, which matches the title *Flagellation of Christ*. The artist used fine lines to show muscle and fabric, making the scene feel dramatic. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal plates.

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