Artwork
Geißelung Christi (Kopie nach)
Geißelung Christi (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Christoph Schwarz. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Geißelung Christi (Kopie nach) is a 16th-century painting held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic scene with five figures, one on the ground in apparent distress, surrounded by others in more elaborate attire. The setting is a dimly lit interior with a window and exterior balcony.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and shadow to emphasize the figures.
History & Provenance
Attributed to Christoph Schwarz, the painting was created in 1568.
Artist & collection
