Passion Set: Flagellation of Christ
1597
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1597
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
In this painting, a group of men are gathered around a central figure, who is being whipped. The scene is set in a grand, columned space with a staircase leading up to an archway. The men are dressed in various attire, with some wearing robes and others in more casual clothing. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and emotion in the scene. The use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the dramatic effect of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this powerful work, you might want to look up Zacharias Dolendo.
