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The Round Passion: The Flagellation

Lucas van Leyden

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a circular scene with a border of decorative foliage and cherubs. The scene shows a man with long hair and a cloth wrapped around his waist, barefoot and with his hands bound behind his back to a column. He is surrounded by about 10 men, some wearing turbans and some with swords. One man on the left is holding a bundle of sticks and appears to be about to hit the central figure. A man on the right sits on a raised platform. The year "1509" appears on a banner above the scene. The entire scene is framed by an ornate border featuring leaves, flowers, and cherubs. The image is in shades of gray on a beige background. The style is detailed and realistic. The image is titled "The Round Passion: The Flagellation" by Lucas van Leyden.

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894 × 893 px
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