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Flagellation of Christ, with the Pavement

Workshop of Andrea Mantegna

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of several figures in an intense moment in an architectural setting with ornate columns. The figures are depicted with detailed human anatomy and positioned dynamically, some holding long rods or staffs. The background is shaded to enhance the depth of the architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1475
Medium
engraving on laid paper (by Gian Marco Cavalli?)
Dimensions
3593 × 4231 px
Public Domain
Yes
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