The Flagellation

Lucas Cranach the Elder

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of figures engaging in a physical altercation around a column. The image features intricate line work in black and white, resembling a woodcut style. The central figure is bound to the column, while others around prepare branches or sticks. The figures wear period clothing and display various expressions. Architectural elements are also depicted. The artist conveys intensity and narrative through textures and expressions. This style is reminiscent of a Renaissance artist like Albrecht Dürer.