Artwork
The Flagellation
The Flagellation is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Albrecht Dürer's 1512 print, The Flagellation, is a black-and-white work exemplifying the artist's skill in printmaking. It is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tense scene of a man being restrained and prepared for flagellation, a form of punishment associated with the Passion of Christ. The figures are set in a dimly lit, rough-textured space.
Technique & Style
Dürer employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a sense of drama and tension. The use of chiaroscuro was a significant artistic innovation during this period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1512, The Flagellation reflects Dürer's engagement with religious themes and his connections to both Northern and Southern European artistic traditions. The work is now held in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
