Artwork
The Flagellation
The Flagellation is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the British Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Flagellation is a woodcut print created by Albrecht Dürer around 1510. It is a religious work executed on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the flagellation of Jesus Christ, showing him tied to a column and being whipped by two men. Despite his physical suffering, Jesus's face remains calm. The scene is set in a darkened room with onlookers in the background.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by the use of thin lines and nuanced shading, which create a sense of depth. The combination of emotional intensity and meticulous detail is a hallmark of Dürer's style in this piece.
Context
The Flagellation was produced as part of a series of religious scenes by Dürer, reflecting his interest in exploring themes related to faith through his 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)
