Jakobus-Stephanus-Altar: Geißelung Christi

Marx Reichlich painted this Flagellation of Christ for the Jacob-Stephen Altar in 1506 in Tyrol. The scourging of Christ was one of the most violent scenes in the Passion cycle, testing the artist's ability to convey brutality while maintaining devotional dignity. Reichlich's Tyrolean style combines local traditions with awareness of both German and Italian art. The tempera medium required careful preparation on a gessoed panel and a disciplined layering technique that produced precise, durable surfaces suited to the intricate detail expected of devotional painting.

Oil on panel with Reichlich's Tyrolean coloring and expressive figure interactions. The violent scene is staged with attention to the physical dynamics of the scourging and the emotional contrast between Christ's patience and his tormentors' aggression.