{"product_id":"devotional-panel-depicting-christ-at-the-scourging-column-with-angelic-scroll","title":"Devotional Panel | Depicting Christ at the Scourging Column with Angelic Scroll | Circa 18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Europe (likely German or Austrian)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas, mounted to board; ebonized wood frame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compelling 18th-century devotional painting depicts \u003cem\u003eChrist at the Column\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful scene from the Passion illustrating the moment of Christ’s scourging. Rendered in a deeply expressive and provincial Baroque style, the composition emphasizes emotional intensity over formal academic precision, characteristic of regional religious works created for private devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrist is shown bound and seated, his body marked with wounds, while an angel emerges from the heavens holding a flowing banderole inscribed with German text. The lower inscription, written in an archaic dialect, references the suffering of Christ, reinforcing the painting’s intended role as a meditative and spiritual object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is executed in oil on canvas, later mounted to board for stability, and retains a richly aged surface with a network of natural aging patterns that enhance its authenticity and historical presence. It is housed in an ebonized wood frame consistent with the character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 18th-century Central European devotional painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Depiction of Christ at the Column (Flagellation scene)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Angel with inscribed scroll (banderole)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Archaic German inscription along lower margin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Oil on canvas mounted to board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Presented in an ebonized wood frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Strong folk Baroque stylistic qualities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScenes of Christ’s suffering were central to Christian devotional practice, particularly during the Baroque period when art was used to encourage emotional engagement and spiritual reflection. Paintings such as this were often displayed in private homes or small chapels to inspire contemplation of sacrifice, redemption, and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface displays age-consistent characteristics including a fine network of natural aging patterns, areas of surface wear, and minor losses to the painted layer. The canvas has been historically mounted to board, likely as a stabilizing measure. The frame shows wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Approximate) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 23.25 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 16.25 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame:\u003cbr\u003eLength: 24.5 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 17 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Approximate) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e225–325 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead about the history and symbolism of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Column of the Flagellation – Relic of the Scourging of Jesus\" href=\"https:\/\/reliquarian.com\/2020\/04\/09\/the-column-of-the-flagellation-relic-of-the-scourging-of-jesus\/\"\u003ethe Column of the Flagellation associated with the scourging of Christ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Historical Art – Rare Paintings and Collectibles | Relic \u0026amp; Rarity\" href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/historical-art-rare-paintings-collectibles\/Historical-Art:-Rare-Paintings-\u0026amp;-Collectibles\"\u003eHistorical Art: Rare Paintings \u0026amp; Collectibles Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic and Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52617631498562,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/18th-century-christ-at-the-column-baroque-devotional-painting.png?v=1774196897","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/products\/devotional-panel-depicting-christ-at-the-scourging-column-with-angelic-scroll","provider":"Relic and Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}