Flagellation of Christ

Workshop of Luca Cambiaso

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of multiple figures in an architectural setting. The scene depicts figures engaged in lifting or carrying large blocks or bundles, suggesting a labor atmosphere. The figures in the foreground are muscular and minimally clothed. The setting shows vertical columns or beams in the background. The lines are sketchy and deliberate. The figures' poses add a sense of dynamic motion. The drawing is monochromatic, primarily using pencil or ink on paper. The scene captures a moment of active engagement within a possible historical or mythological context.