The Flagellation

1470/1480

German 15th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of a historical scene with significant religious or cultural symbolism. The central figure is bound to a column, appearing passive and somewhat pained, surrounded by two figures on either side. The binding of the central figure to the column creates a focal point in the composition, flanked by the other two figures who are engaged in dynamic actions. The surrounding figures are depicted in positions that imply movement, wielding tools or weapons as part of the scene. The style is highly detailed with bold lines and a restricted color palette predominantly in earthy tones, emphasizing the age and historical context. Intricate textile patterns on clothing and a richly textured background contribute to the overall depth of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    metalcut, hand-colored in red and yellow on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 5.6 × 4.4 cm (2 3/16 × 1 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.764

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber, no. 2285


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1965

  • Fifteenth-Century Woodcuts and Metalcuts from the Collection of the National Gallery of Art, NGA, 1965-1966, no. 339, repro.

Bibliography

1926

  • Schreiber, Wilhelm Ludwig. Handbuch de Holz- und Metailschnitte des XV Jahrhunderts. 8 vols. Leipzig: Verlag Karl W. Hierseman, 1926-1930.

1965

  • Field, Richard S. Fifteenth Century Woodcuts and Metalcuts from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.. Exh. cat. Washington: National Gallery of Art, 1965.

Watermarks

none

Wikidata ID

Q64953345

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