Studies for a Flagellation 1548 - 1628

"Studies for a Flagellation" is a collection of figure studies created by Venetian artist Jacopo Palma il Giovane between 1548 and 1628. These preparatory sketches, executed in red chalk, depict various figures in dynamic poses and demonstrate Palma's mastery of the human form. The drawings are likely studies for a larger composition depicting the Flagellation of Christ, a popular subject in Renaissance art. The use of red chalk, a medium favored by artists of the period, allows for delicate lines and subtle shading, capturing the movement and expression of the figures. The drawing, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, provides insight into the creative process of this talented Renaissance painter.