Christus aan de geselpaal 1618 - 1655

"Christus aan de geselpaal" (Christ at the pillar of scourging) is an etching by the Flemish Baroque artist Cornelis Schut, created between 1618 and 1655. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a powerful and intimate moment: a close-up view of Christ's body, crumpled and exhausted after his scourging. Schut's masterful use of light and shadow and the realistic depiction of Christ's suffering evokes a sense of pathos and empathy in the viewer. This small-scale etching is a poignant and moving testament to Schut's artistic skill and his profound understanding of religious themes.