The Flagellation of Christ 1630 - 1654

Bernardo Cavallino's red chalk drawing, “The Flagellation of Christ”, depicts a study of the human form. The central figure, Christ, is portrayed with a contorted torso, his head tilted back in agony. The other two figures, likely tormentors, are drawn with more gestural strokes, adding dynamism to the composition. Cavallino, a prominent Neapolitan artist of the Baroque era, was known for his masterful drawings and the expressive quality of his works. This drawing exemplifies his skill in capturing the human body in motion.