Study for "The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian" (for the Augustinian monastery at Diessen, Germany)
1739
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1739
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man bound to a tree. He's surrounded by people and objects. The scene is chaotic, with lines and shapes coming together. The artist used quick brushstrokes to create this scene. This was an initial design for a bigger work. It was created to get approval before starting the final piece. This style is similar to what you'd see if you looked up the technique of chiaroscuro.
