The Flagellation 1548

"The Flagellation" is a 1548 etching by German Renaissance artist Augustin Hirschvogel. The scene depicts the biblical event of the Flagellation of Christ, with four men using whips on Jesus, who is bound to a column. The composition is dynamic, with the figures contorted and exaggerated. This is a powerful example of the artist's ability to use line and detail to create dramatic and emotional scenes. Hirschvogel’s work was often used in religious publications, and this particular etching is a stark reminder of the physical suffering that Jesus endured in his last days.