Flagellation of Christ by Johann König. Jesus Christ stands bound to a central red marble column while several men surround him with whips and ropes in a vaulted architectural interior.

Flagellation of Christ

Johann König

1615 · Copper, Oil Paint

A dramatic 17th-century depiction of a biblical scene, masterfully rendered on copper.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in walnut and cognac tones — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Rich brown, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1615 by Johann König, this oil on copper work captures the Flagellation of Christ with remarkable detail and luminous color. The central figure of Christ is anchored by a massive red column, surrounded by dynamic figures whose actions create a sense of movement and tension typical of the early Baroque period.

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