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The Flagellation

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

There are figures inside a circular structure. The scene shows several figures engaged in an activity under a large cylindrical or conical structure. Various tools or weapons are present, and the figures seem to be interacting physically. The structure has an arched entrance with wooden frameworks and a rope hanging from the top. Light and shadow emphasize the forms and enhance the dramatic intensity, while the line work adds texture and movement to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1624/1625
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
2600 × 3350 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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