FRANCESCO DI GIORGIO MARTINI
(b. 1439, Siena, d. 1502, Siena)

Flagellation

c. 1480
Bronze, 55 x 40 cm
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Perugia

This relief earlier was attributed to various masters like Bertoldo, Pollaiolo, Verrocchio and Leonardo, but now it is recognised as the work of Francesco di Giorgio Martini. There are many references to antique statues and buildings in this relief. The representation of the urban setting is noteworthy.