"Christ at the Column" (circa 1607) is a painting by Caravaggio depicting the Flagellation of Christ. It shows Christ tied to a column, undergoing a brutal whipping by two tormentors, a scene emphasizing his suffering and sacrifice before the crucifixion. The work is known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro, which heightens the emotional impact and focuses attention on the agony of Christ and the brutality of the act. 

Artist: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio 
Subject: The Flagellation of Christ, a moment where Jesus is tied to a column and whipped 
Date: Circa 1607, painted soon after his arrival in Naples