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Saint Sebastian, by Antonello da Messina, oil, 1490

Saint Sebastian

Antonello da Messina

1490

oil

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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Overview

Saint Sebastian is a 1490 oil by Antonello da Messina, a Early Renaissance work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Antonello da Messina
When & what style?
1490 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting is called Saint Sebastian by Antonello da Messina. It was completed between 1477 and 1479. The artist used oil paint to create this work, which is now housed in a museum. It's interesting that this painting was once part of a triptych. You can learn more about the artist's use of techniques like glazing at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

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