Scourging of Christ

c. 1490

German 15th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a biblical scene depicting an individual being scourged. In the piece, an individual stands tied to a pillar, their body covered with marks and wounds. Two other individuals surround them, each wielding an instrument suggesting an act of flagellation. The scene is set against a textured background with earthy tones and a green foreground. The figures are depicted in a stylized manner typical of older religious artwork, with pronounced expressions and exaggerated forms. The image uses a palette of muted colors and is reminiscent of medieval religious art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5861

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber Manuel, no. 3448


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1911

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm. Manuel de l'amateur de la gravure sur bois et sur metal au XVe siecle. 5 vols.Berlin and Leipzig, 1891-1910.

Wikidata ID

Q65018770

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