1480
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Flagellation is a 1480 ink by Martin Schongauer, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Christ tied to a column, whipped by two men in robes. The room’s tiles and arches feel real enough to step into. The light falls just right on his back, making the muscles and ropes stand out. Schongauer used tiny lines—cross-hatching—to build shadows and depth. That trick makes the scene feel almost 3D. His engravings influenced later artists like Dürer. Try looking up Schongauer, Martin next.
Martin Schongauer, also known as Martin Schön or Hübsch Martin by his contemporaries, was an Alsatian engraver and painter.
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