Flagellation of St. Jerome by the angels
- Artist
- Francisco de Zurbaran
- Date
- 1639
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
"Flagellation of St. Jerome by the angels" is a compelling example of a religious painting crafted with oil on canvas. The artwork depicts the moment of St. Jerome’s self-flagellation, an act of penance, while delicate angels observe, emphasizing the spiritual suffering and divine intervention. Its dramatic composition and dynamic use of light and shadow are characteristic of the Baroque style, which aims to evoke emotion and deepen religious reverence. This painting exemplifies technical mastery and intense religious expressiveness typical of Baroque religious religious paintings.
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