Flagellation of Christ

François Du Quesnoy, artist

circa 1594–1643

Alessandro Algardi, artist

1598–1654

Flagellation of Christ, early 1600s

Where object was made: Belgium

Material/technique: bronze; gilding; silver

Dimensions:
Object Height (Height): (Christ) 26.7 cm
Object Height (Height): 10 1/2 in

Credit line: Museum purchase

Accession number: 1954.0160

Not on display

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This 17th-century gilt bronze figural grouping depicts the moment when Jesus was whipped prior to his crucifixion. With commanding physique, the heroic yet complicit Jesus is in contrast to his attacker’s active posture, twisting and turning as they prepare to strike him again with their (missing) flails.

Exhibition Label:
“Forms of Thought,” Mar-2014, Kris Ercums
"Corpus," Apr-2012, Kris Ercums
This 17th-century gilt bronze figural grouping depicts the moment when Jesus was whipped prior to his crucifixion. With commanding physique, the heroic yet complicit Jesus is in contrast to his attacker’s active posture, twisting and turning as they prepare to strike him again with their (missing) flails.