The sculpture depicts five male figures on a rectangular plaque. The central figure appears distressed, surrounded by four other figures. All figures are detailed with textured hair and clothing folds, conveying movement and interaction. The sculpture is made of metallic bronze, giving it a warm brown color with highlights suggesting aged patina. The plaque has a small hole at the top center for hanging or attachment. The design suggests a narrative-oriented artwork capturing a frozen moment in time.

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The Flagellation

Sperandio (Mantuan, c. 1425/1428 - c. 1504)

c. 1480

Medium: bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 12.25 x 13.4 cm (4 13/16 x 5 1/4 in.) ; gross weight: 484.2 gr (1.067 lb.)
Culture: Emilian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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