Hendrik de Clerck

Flemish, c. 1570 - 1630

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This is a drawing featuring figures in an architectural setting. The central figure is bound to a column, with two other figures on each side holding whips or flails. The background shows architectural elements like arches and a dome, creating a grand atmosphere. The drawing uses fine lines and shading for form, texture, and depth. The figures are muscular and dynamic, creating a sense of movement and tension. The architectural details and anatomical accuracy show skilled draftsmanship.
Flemish 17th century, The Flagellation of Christ, c. 1620, pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.150.77

The Flagellation of Christ

Flemish 17th century · c. 1620 · pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.150.77