1700
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian is a 1700 oil by Jusepe de Ribera, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a nude man with his arms raised above his head, bound by ropes at the wrists. He is kneeling on one knee, with the other leg extended behind him. His face is contorted in a mixture of pain and ecstasy. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, with hints of mountains or hills in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of intense emotion and drama. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about this artistic technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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