The Flagellation c. early 1770s

"The Flagellation" (c. early 1770s) is a pen and brown ink drawing on paper by Italian artist Ubaldo Gandolfi. The drawing depicts the biblical scene of Jesus being scourged by Roman soldiers, illustrating the intense physical suffering of Christ before his crucifixion. The drawing is characterized by Gandolfi's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the dramatic tension of the scene with a powerful and emotive style, reflecting the artist's training in the Bolognese school. This drawing is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's permanent collection.