The Flagellation of Christ

Jan Cossiers' The Flagellation of Christ exemplifies his transition from early Caravaggesque genre scenes to religious painting within the Baroque tradition. Rendered on canvas, the work captures intense emotionalism and dramatic lighting characteristic of the period. Cossiers, known as one of Antwerp’s leading painters after Rubens’ death, demonstrates his mastery of color and sensitive draughtsmanship, bringing to life the suffering of Christ with fluid brushwork. This religious scene not only reflects his artistry but also his skill as an accomplished draughtsman, emphasizing the spiritual gravity and dynamic composition typical of Baroque religious art.