Artwork
Geißelung Christi
Geißelung Christi is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Palma il Giovane. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The composition adheres to traditional iconography associated with the Passion, isolating the event to emphasize the physical ordeal endured by Jesus.
Created in 1586 by Palma il Giovane, this religious painting illustrates the Flagellation of Christ. The work's central figure is Jesus Christ, depicted during the specific biblical episode of his scourging prior to the crucifixion. As a piece of religious art, the image serves as a visual representation of this pivotal moment in Christian narrative, focusing entirely on the suffering of the main subject.
The composition adheres to traditional iconography associated with the Passion, isolating the event to emphasize the physical ordeal endured by Jesus.
History & Provenance
The painting Geißelung Christi (Flagellation of Christ) was created by Jacopo Palma il Giovane in 1586. This religious work depicts the main subject of the flagellation of Jesus Christ. It is currently held within the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections, specifically located at the Alte Pinakothek. The artwork measures 27.6 cm in height and 20 cm in width.
The painting Geißelung Christi by Palma il Giovane is held within the Bavarian State Painting Collections. It resides specifically in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The work was created in 1586.
While the source identifies the collection and current location, no specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available records. Furthermore, the provided sources do not contain details regarding a specific exhibition history for this piece.
Overview
Geißelung Christi is a 1594 painting by Palma il Giovane, depicting the Flagellation of Christ in the Mannerist style, characteristic of the Venetian school.
Technique & Style
Palma il Giovane employed chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast, emphasizing the central figure through skillful manipulation of light and shadow, which heightens the dramatic and tense atmosphere of the scene.
Context
As a work of the Venetian school, Geißelung Christi reflects the stylistic continuity after Tintoretto, with Palma il Giovane perpetuating the tradition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Iacopo Negretti (1548/50 – 14 October 1628), best known as Jacopo or Giacomo Palma il Giovane or simply Palma Giovane ('Young Palma'), was an Italian painter from Venice and a notable exponent of the Venetian school.
