The relief plaque features three human figures in dynamic poses within a structure resembling a classical temple or architectural frame. Each figure wields a stick or rod, adding motion to the scene. The plaque is adorned with decorative elements including a prominent pediment with a central design, floral motifs, and column-like features. The material appears to be metal, possibly bronze, with a golden hue suggesting original material or gilding. The artwork is highly detailed and stylized, and is of a modest scale compared to life-size figures, potentially indicating it was made for…
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The Flagellation

North Italian 16th Century

c. 1500

Medium
bronze, partially gilded
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (from finial to base): 15.3 x 8.5 cm (6 x 3 3/8 in.) gross weight: 228 gr
Culture
North Italian
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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