The scourging 1644 - 1652

"The Scourging" (1644-1652) is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, depicting the biblical scene of Christ's scourging. The image shows Christ bound to a pillar, with figures dressed in religious garb using whips and other instruments to inflict pain. Hollar uses detailed hatching to create a sense of texture and depth, rendering the scene with a sense of brutal realism. This artwork is a testament to the artistic mastery of Hollar, a prolific Czech-born engraver, and provides a powerful visual representation of a pivotal moment in Christian tradition.