The Flagellation of Christ

Unknown

ca. 1492–1503 · Gold, silver, partly enameled gold, gilt-silver frame · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The inscription at the base of the relief refers to Giovanni Borgia (1446-1503), bishop of Monreale, who was created cardinal in 1492 by his uncle Pope Alexander VI, and the identification is confirmed by the coat of arms painted on the spandrel between the two arches. The high quality of the goldsmith's work has led this pax to be attributed to Caradosso Foppa (ca.1452-ca. 1526). The finial figure and the enameled roundels on the base are later additions.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1492–1503

Medium

Gold, silver, partly enameled gold, gilt-silver frame

Culture

Italian, Milan

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917