1490
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Sebastian is a 1490 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts Saint Sebastian, a nude figure with a halo, standing in a natural setting. He is surrounded by two men, one of whom is shooting an arrow at him. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and hills. The painting is rendered in a range of colors, including green, red lake, olive, and yellow. The use of these colors adds depth and texture to the image, creating a sense of warmth and vitality. The painting is a woodcut, a technique that involves carving a design into a wooden block and then printing it onto paper or fabric. This technique was commonly used during the Renaissance period, and it allows for a high level of detail and precision. Next, explore the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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