{"product_id":"the-flagellation-of-christ-sandro-botticelli","title":"The Flagellation of Christ - Sandro Botticelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Early Renaissance depiction of the Flagellation of Christ by Sandro Botticelli, focusing on anatomical precision and narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work depicts the biblical scene of the Flagellation of Christ, a subject frequently explored by artists of the Italian Renaissance. Sandro Botticelli, working in Florence during the late fifteenth century, presents a composition focused on the central figure of Christ bound to a column. He is flanked by two tormentors, whose dynamic poses and physical exertion contrast with the stillness of the central figure. The artist employs a clear, linear style, characteristic of his early period, which emphasises the anatomical structure of the figures and the clarity of the narrative action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is balanced, with the pale, luminous flesh tones of Christ set against the more saturated garments of the figures surrounding him. The architectural elements are minimal, serving to frame the action rather than provide a deep spatial environment. This focus on the human form and the emotional weight of the scene is typical of the Florentine school, which prioritised drawing and proportion. Botticelli uses light to model the musculature and to define the contours of the bodies, creating a sense of volume that is both precise and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the subject is one of suffering, the treatment remains restrained. The figures are arranged in a manner that directs the viewer's attention to the central event, maintaining a sense of order and balance. The work reflects the artistic concerns of the time, where the study of classical antiquity and the human body informed the representation of religious narratives. This print captures the fine details of the original tempera technique, preserving the clarity of line and the subtle transitions of tone that define Botticelli's early approach to religious iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sandro Botticelli","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869040120143,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869067055439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869067088207,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flagellation-of-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1790184667563.jpg?v=1790185684","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-flagellation-of-christ-sandro-botticelli","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}