Christ at the Column 1435 - 1445

"Christ at the Column" is a drawing created by the Delli brothers, Italian artists active in the 15th century. The artwork depicts Christ bound to a column and flanked by two figures, likely representing a monk and a bishop, in prayer. The figures are rendered in a realistic style characteristic of the early Renaissance. The artwork is a powerful portrayal of Christ's suffering and the devotion of his followers, exemplifying the influence of religious imagery in Italian art of the period. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the meticulous detail and expressive power of Renaissance draftsmanship.