Flagellation of Christ 1617

Jusepe de Ribera's 1617 painting, "Flagellation of Christ," depicts the moment Christ is bound and about to be whipped. The dramatic chiaroscuro, characteristic of Ribera's tenebrism style, creates a sense of intense realism, emphasizing the physical suffering of the subject. Christ's body is contorted, his face twisted in pain, highlighting the brutal nature of his punishment. This piece, created during Ribera's early period, embodies the artist's mastery of depicting both physical and emotional anguish. The painting's focus on the human cost of faith continues to resonate with viewers centuries later.