De geseling 1455 - 1503

"De geseling" (The Flagellation), a 15th-century engraving by Israhel van Meckenem, depicts the biblical scene of Christ's scourging. This powerful image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, uses detailed lines and hatching to capture the brutality of the event. The central figure, Christ, is bound to a pillar, while two men wield whips, their expressions fierce and determined. The scene is set in a stark, architectural space that emphasizes the drama of the moment, highlighting the suffering of Christ and the cruelty of his tormentors. This print, a testament to van Meckenem's mastery of the engraving technique, is a notable example of late-medieval religious art, reflecting the profound piety of the time.