Who painted Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach)?

Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach) was painted by Annibale Carracci in 1592.

Where can I see Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach)?

Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach) is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach)?

Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach) is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach)

Annibale Carracci , 1592

Christus vor der Geißelung (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Annibale Carracci. It dates from 1592 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1592, this work is a painted copy of Annibale Carracci’s original composition depicting Christ before the flagellation. Executed in oil on canvas, the image presents a solitary, unclothed figure with a solemn expression, set against a dark backdrop that isolates the subject and emphasizes his physical presence.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure represents Christ moments before his scourging, a moment of quiet anticipation within the Passion narrative. The stripped, vulnerable portrayal underscores the humanity of the figure, inviting contemplation of his forthcoming suffering and the theological themes of sacrifice and redemption.

Technique & Style

The painting employs a stark contrast of light and shadow, a hallmark of chiaroscuro, to model the flesh and create a three‑dimensional effect. The illumination falls on the face and shoulders, while the surrounding darkness recedes, lending the composition a dramatic intensity characteristic of early Baroque art.

History & Provenance

Originally produced as a copy after Carracci’s composition, the work entered the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings of Baroque religious paintings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Annibale Carracci

Annibale Carracci ( kə-RAH-chee, UK also kə-RATCH-ee, Italian: ; November 3, 1560 – July 15, 1609) was an Italian painter and instructor, active in Bologna and later in Rome.