Artwork
The Passion: The Flagellation
The Passion: The Flagellation is a print by the Renaissance artist Master of the Banderoles. It dates from 1462 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Passion: The Flagellation is a print created by the Master of the Banderoles around 1462. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the flagellation of Christ, showing three men in an architectural setting. Christ, haloed and partially clothed, is being whipped by two figures on either side.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and volume through the use of shading and light. The dominant colors are muted shades of brown and gray, creating a subdued palette that contributes to the overall realism of the figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Master of the Banderoles was an anonymous engraver who is thought to have worked in the northern Netherlands, perhaps in Geldern or Overijssel.
