Artwork
The Passion: The Flagellation
The Passion: The Flagellation is a print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Banderoles. It dates from 1462 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.302
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Passion: The Flagellation is a print created by the Master of the Banderoles around 1462. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the flagellation of Christ, showing three men in an architectural setting. Christ, haloed and partially clothed, is being whipped by two figures on either side.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and volume through the use of shading and light. The dominant colors are muted shades of brown and gray, creating a subdued palette that contributes to the overall realism of the figures.
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Artist & collection
Artist
The Master of the Banderoles was an anonymous engraver who is thought to have worked in the northern Netherlands, perhaps in Geldern or Overijssel.
