The Flagellation of Christ

probably 1480s

German 15th Century

Associated Names
German 15th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a textured and aged abstract composition. The image features a rectangular shape filled with intricate patterns. The edges of the piece are bordered with repetitive linear design elements. The dominant color scheme consists of shades of brown, black, and off-white. The painting's surface appears worn, akin to ancient artwork or an artifact. The style suggests an abstract representation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    paste print on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of The Artemis Group

  • Dimensions

    image: 5.8 x 4.2 cm (2 5/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 8 x 6.6 cm (3 1/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.89.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schreiber, no. 2785

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Oettingen-Wallerstein Collection, Maihingen; (Artemis Group, London); gift to NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1926

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

Wikidata ID

Q75404165

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