The Flagellation of Christ

The "Flagellation of Christ" is a powerful religious painting depicting the biblical episode from the Passion of Jesus, often showcased in cycles illustrating the Life of Christ. Typically rendered in the Baroque style, this panel captures Jesus bound to a column, about to be scourged with a whip or birch, with elements like the rope and scourge symbolizing the Arma Christi. The scene is traditionally set at the Church of the Flagellation, with the Basilica di Santa Prassede claiming to possess parts of the original column. This moment is also recognized as the second Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary and the sixth station of the Way of the Cross. Artists often used oil paints to evoke emotion and drama in this poignant subject.