The Flagellation
1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a man tied to a post while others whip him. The scene looks rough and tense. Some figures stand around watching, others hold ropes or tools. The artist used lines to build up dark and light areas—no paint, just ink. This was a common way to make prints back then. Next, look up engraving to see how artists carved these lines.
