Who painted The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian was painted by Jacques Callot in 1632.

Where can I see The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian?

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian

Jacques Callot , 1632

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian is a print by the Baroque artist Jacques Callot. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Martyrdom of St.

Accession no.: 1940.42
Credit line: Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian is a print by Jacques Callot, created around 1632, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic battle scene near a river, with a grand city in the background. Armed figures clash, while others flee or fall, amidst a sense of urgency and intensity.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a dramatic effect through the contrast between light and dark areas, drawing attention to the action and heightening the scene's tension.

Context

This use of contrasting light and dark is characteristic of the chiaroscuro technique, a method employed by various artists to create a sense of drama and focus.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques Callot

Jacques Callot (French: ; c. 1592 – 1635) was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine. He is an important person in the development of the old master print. He made more than 1,400 etchings that…