The artwork titled “Flagellation of Christ (Fragment)” was created by the artist Duccio between the years 1308 and 1311. The medium employed for this piece is tempera on wood, and it is a part of the Proto Renaissance art movement. It falls under the genre of religious painting and is part of the larger series known as the Maestà.
The artwork depicts a poignant scene that captures the suffering of Christ during the flagellation. Central to the composition is the figure of Christ bound to a column, bearing an expression of quiet suffering. His body, marked with red wounds, vividly conveys the brutality of the act. Surrounding Christ are several figures: on the left, a group of onlookers dressed in robes, and on the right, a man mid-swing with a whip, emphasizing the violence of the moment. The use of tempera on wood provides a delicate and luminous quality to the colors, especially the background of deep orange and the intricate details of the figures’ attire. The halo behind Christ’s head affirms his divinity, further highlighting the piece’s religious significance.
