This is a drawing of a man being whipped. The image shows a semi-nude figure tied to a column in the foreground, surrounded by individuals. Some of them are inflicting corporal punishment on the central figure. The drawing is detailed with precise lines, similar to woodcut printmaking techniques. In the background, there is an architectural setting with columns, arches, and steps leading to more figures in the distance. The atmosphere is tense, capturing the physicality and drama of the moment through expressions and postures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1480
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 3298 × 4635 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original