Scourging of Christ and the Crucifixion
1290
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two scenes: the Scourging of Christ and the Crucifixion. These scenes are carved into an ivory diptych, a type of hinged panel. The diptych format was common for small, portable artworks like this one. It's interesting that such plaques were often arranged in diptychs or triptychs, and could be held in the hand or stood on a table. The level of detail in this work is notable, and to learn more about similar techniques, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
