Artwork
flagellazione di cristo
flagellazione di cristo is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Francesco Bacchiacca. It dates from 1512 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
While titled *Flagellazione di Cristo*, the painting presents a scene with classical undertones and figures, reflecting Bacchiacca's distinctive style.
Bacchiacca's *Flagellazione di Cristo*, an oil painting from 1512, exemplifies the early Renaissance period. This work by the Florentine artist, active throughout the first half of the 16th century, is currently part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. While titled *Flagellazione di Cristo*, the painting presents a scene with classical undertones and figures, reflecting Bacchiacca's distinctive style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting, despite its title *Flagellazione di Cristo*, features three nude figures positioned before a classical building. A central woman with long hair wears a blue cloth, flanked by a man in a red cloth and another man in a green helmet holding a spear. The background reveals a serene landscape with hills and trees under a blue sky, contributing to an overall atmosphere of tranquility and classical beauty. The work is described as depicting a religious subject.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, this work showcases Bacchiacca's technical approach. The artist employed chiaroscuro effectively, creating a sense of depth and volume within the figures. This technique draws the viewer's attention towards the central figure, enhancing her prominence. Bacchiacca, a Florentine painter, is associated with the Mannerist style, and elements of this emerging aesthetic may be observed in the composition and figure treatment.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1512 by Francesco d’Ubertino Verdi, known as Bacchiacca, *Flagellazione di Cristo* is a product of the early 16th century. The Florentine artist, whose career spanned from 1494 to 1557, created this work during a period of significant artistic transition. Today, the painting is housed in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art, located in Washington, where it is accessible to the public.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco d'Ubertino Verdi, called Bachiacca (say "bah ki ah cka"). He is also known as Francesco Ubertini, il Bacchiacca (1494–1557). He was an Italian painter of the Renaissance whose work is characteristic of the…
