The Flagellation

1509

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of a scene depicting a historical or religious event. The central figure is depicted bound to a column, surrounded by figures who appear to be engaging in or observing an act of judgment or punishment. The artwork is detailed with intricate line work capturing the expressions and clothing of each figure. The border is adorned with floral and scroll motifs, small cherubic figures, and a banner inscribed with the year "1509." The composition balances the figures in the foreground and background within a circular frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5614

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 61, State (a)


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65023311

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