Flagellation 1700 - 1800

"Flagellation" is an anonymous drawing depicting the biblical scene of Christ's flogging. The work is executed in brown ink, with a dramatic composition that emphasizes the suffering of Christ. The artist uses expressive lines and dynamic poses to create a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the violence of the event. The work's small size suggests it may have been a preparatory study for a larger painting. It is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.