Artwork
Flagelarea Mântuitorului
Flagelarea Mântuitorului is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Johann Rottenhammer. It is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.
About this work
Overview
Flagelarea Mântuitorului is a painting depicting the flagellation of Christ before his crucifixion.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows Christ bound to a column, his body bearing the marks of whipping. The artist conveys a contrast between the physical suffering and a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in small, precise strokes, creating a realistic representation of the subject. The use of light and shadow adds depth, with areas of Christ's back highlighted against darker surroundings.
Context
The work is attributed to Johann Rottenhammer, a painter known for his detailed and realistic style.
Artist & collection
Artist
This German artist painted small, finely wrought religious scenes on copper panels in the late 1500s.
Flagellation of Christ
Flagellation of Christ
Ecce Homo
Kaisheimer Altar: Geißelung Christi
Study for "The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian" (for the Augustinian monastery at Diessen, Germany)
The Flagellation of Christ
Ecce Homo
Entkleidung Christi (Schule)
Golgatha
Verspottung Christi
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian of Rome
The mocking of Christ