Artwork
The Flagellation
The Flagellation is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It is held in the collection of the Capitoline Museums.
About this work
Overview
The Flagellation is a 1596 oil painting by Jacopo Tintoretto, a prominent Venetian artist. It is now part of the Capitoline Museums' collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the flagellation of Jesus Christ, conveying intense emotion and drama through its dynamic composition. The scene is characterized by a central figure being whipped by two men, with a focus on the suffering and agony of the subject.
Technique & Style
Tintoretto's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and tension, drawing attention to the central figure. The painting's dramatic lighting, muscular figures, and bold gestures are hallmarks of the Mannerist style, which is evident in the work's energetic and emotive representation.
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Artist
Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian: ; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.
