Geseling van Christus c. 1650 - 1699

"Geseling van Christus" (c. 1650 - 1699) is an etching by Lucio Bononi, depicting the biblical scene of Jesus Christ being scourged at the pillar. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the intense moment of Christ's suffering, with two figures wielding whips and cords while Christ is bound and contorted in pain. The detailed etching, marked by crosshatching and stippling techniques, creates a sense of drama and realism, highlighting the brutality of the scene. This artwork exemplifies a common theme in Baroque art, which often portrayed religious subjects with intense emotion and dramatic composition.