Artwork
Flagellants
Flagellants is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter van Laer. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Flagellants is a 1635 oil painting by Pieter van Laer, a Dutch artist active in Rome. It is a characteristic example of his work, depicting a scene of everyday life in a Roman setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a street scene at dusk, with two figures in white robes and hoods walking among ordinary people. The contrast between the robed figures and the surrounding activity suggests a narrative, but the specific meaning is not immediately clear.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and shadow to create depth and emphasize certain figures. The light source is not directly visible, but its effect is evident in the highlighted faces and robes.
History & Provenance
Flagellants is part of the Alte Pinakothek collection and dates to the Dutch Golden Age. Van Laer's work influenced a group of followers known as the Bamboccianti, who were drawn to his genre scenes of Roman life.
Context
Van Laer was associated with the Bentvueghels, a group of Flemish and Dutch artists in Rome. His work reflects his experience of the city and its surroundings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Bodding van Laer (christened 14 December 1599, in Haarlem – 1641 or later) was a Dutch painter and printmaker.
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