The image depicts a chaotic scene with numerous figures in a landscape. A central figure lies on the ground, being flayed by another figure. The central figure has their arms and legs splayed out. Several onlookers surround them, some sitting and others standing. A woman sits on the right side of the image, and another holds a child on the left. In the background, there are trees and foliage, as well as several other figures. The entire scene is rendered in shades of brown.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 611 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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