Christ Scourged at the Pillar

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by Edward Burne-Jones (British, 1833 - 1898)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Flagellation of Christ
Photograph of a Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Dateca. 1876

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions3 x 2 3/8 in. (7.6 x 6 cm.)

DescriptionChrist stands facing viewer at center, bound to pillar, crowned with thorns, head slumped to left. Individual armored soldiers stand at either side of Christ. Soldier at left, back to viewer, hold flail in right hand. Soldier at right, facing viewer, holds aside Christ's cloak with right hand. Architectural background.

Inscribedverso upper center in graphite: "The Scourging" [underlined] verso upper center in graphite: "379" verso center in graphite: "Fortitude"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.2812