Flagellation of a Saint

Andrea Scacciati after Giovanni Battista Paggi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a group of muscular figures. The central figure is partially draped with bound hands, surrounded by other figures. Two cherubic figures with wings hover above them. Light falls on the scene through a window or aperture. Stairs and architectural elements are present, creating a sense of depth and movement. Detailed linework and shading depict the characters.