{"product_id":"the-flagellation-of-christ-hieronymus-wierix","title":"The Flagellation of Christ - Hieronymus Wierix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine engraving by Hieronymus Wierix depicting the Flagellation of Christ, executed with the technical precision characteristic of the Flemish Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Hieronymus Wierix depicts the Flagellation of Christ, a subject frequently explored by the Wierix family of printmakers in Antwerp. The composition focuses on the central figure of Christ, bound to a column, surrounded by his tormentors. Wierix employs precise, controlled lines to define the musculature of the figures and the textures of their clothing. The cross-hatching technique creates a sense of volume and shadow, typical of the period's technical mastery in copperplate engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is framed by a architectural setting, with the figures arranged in a tight, compressed space that heightens the tension of the narrative. The expressions of the figures are rendered with careful attention to detail, conveying the brutality of the event. Below the image, a Latin inscription from Isaiah 53 provides theological context, a common practice in devotional prints of the late sixteenth century. The inclusion of the artist's signature and the privilege statement indicates the print was produced for a commercial market, likely intended for inclusion in a devotional book or as a standalone sheet for private contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHieronymus Wierix was part of a prolific family of engravers who were instrumental in the dissemination of religious imagery across Europe. His work is characterised by a high degree of technical refinement and a clear, legible narrative style. This print reflects the aesthetic values of the Counter-Reformation, where art functioned as a tool for religious instruction and emotional engagement. The clarity of the line work and the balanced composition demonstrate the technical standards maintained by the Wierix workshop, which remained a dominant force in the print trade for several decades.\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=\"\/en-nz\/products\/the-archangel-michael-piercing-the-dragon-martin-schongauer\" 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;\"\u003eThe Archangel Michael Piercing the Dragon - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/la-gloria-cornelis-cort\" 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;\"\u003eLa Gloria - Cornelis Cort — Cornelis Cort\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hieronymus Wierix","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472806809935,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472806875471,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472806973775,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472807006543,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472807072079,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Flagellation-of-Christ_Poster_CompositorV1_1786297685716.jpg?v=1786675651","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/the-flagellation-of-christ-hieronymus-wierix","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}