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This work of art is derived from a term in Christian theology known as Passion. The Passion references the suffering and death in which Christ endured for the sake of humanity's sins. For this diptych, I wanted to show a before and after sequence of the flagellation. One print displays beautiful skin tones and a healthy exterior, whereas the other print has been massacred by the Roman's flagrum. The contrast between the two prints shows an obvious depiction of suffering and pain. Whereas the flagellation shows a horrifying display of humanity's brutality, the print of just skin washes away these disconcerting memories and transfigures them into a symbol of hope and beauty.