Kristi hudflettelse 1568 - 1613

This drawing, made by Ventura Salimbeni, depicts Christ’s flagellation, evoking the Passion of Christ through its stark imagery. The flaying of Christ is rendered with brutal clarity, with the image emphasizing the vulnerability of the flesh and the power of religious suffering. Note the architectural backdrop, a stage for this brutal drama, reminiscent of Roman imperial structures. This deliberate choice links Christ's suffering to the fall of empires, connecting the classical past to the Christian narrative, a recurring motif in Renaissance art. The motif echoes in other depictions of martyrdom throughout history, where the body becomes a site of spiritual transcendence. The depiction of Christ’s body here is less an exercise in anatomical accuracy, and more a means of conveying profound anguish. This collective memory of pain resurfaces across cultures and epochs, demonstrating the enduring power of human suffering and the quest for redemption through sacrifice.