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Chapel of Saint Sebastian (Cappella di San Sebastiano) [plate N]
![Chapel of Saint Sebastian (Cappella di San Sebastiano) [plate N], by Jacopo Ligozzi, ink, 1612](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--chapel-of-saint-sebastian-cappella-di-san-sebastiano-plate-n--144b97ba4a91d67b-w1024.webp)
Chapel of Saint Sebastian (Cappella di San Sebastiano) [plate N] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacopo Ligozzi. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jacopo Ligozzi's Chapel of Saint Sebastian (1612) is an engraving portraying a devout scene within a chapel. Created by an Italian artist known for his work in painting, illustration, and miniaturism, this print reflects late-Renaissance and Mannerist influences.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving focuses on a chapel's interior, where a large image of Saint Sebastian, martyred and haloed, is the central element. The saint, depicted with arrows in his body, a loincloth, and arms raised in prayer, is revered by three kneeling, staff-holding men in simple attire, conveying a sense of deep devotion and prayer.
Technique & Style
Ligozzi employed cross-hatching in the engraving, a technique that imparts depth and rich texture to the composition, enhancing the dimly lit, contemplative atmosphere of the chapel scene.
History & Provenance
Dating to 1612, Chapel of Saint Sebastian is a product of Ligozzi's active period (1547-1627). Specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
This work is situated within the late-Renaissance and Mannerist artistic movements, characteristic of its time and the artist's known stylistic affiliations.
Legacy
The legacy of Chapel of Saint Sebastian is not explicitly detailed in the provided sources, focusing instead on its descriptive and stylistic attributes.
![Chapel of the Cross (Cappella della Croce) [plate L]](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--chapel-of-the-cross-cappella-della-croce-plate-l--67fb1336bb083c23-w320.webp)
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Artist
Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.
![Church of the Stigmata (Chiesa delle Stimmate) [plate M], by Jacopo Ligozzi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--church-of-the-stigmata-chiesa-delle-stimmate-plate-m--255dd75981bd30e3-w320.webp)
![Interior of the Chapel of Mary Magdelene (Interno della cappella della Maddalena) [plate H], by Jacopo Ligozzi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--interior-of-the-chapel-of-mary-magdelene-interno-della-cappe--2c8c7a51e39993f2-w320.webp)
![Interior of the Minor Church (Interno della chiesa minore) [plate F], by Jacopo Ligozzi](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/jacopo-ligozzi--interior-of-the-minor-church-interno-della-chiesa-minore-pla--c09c0b35db0c2fbf-w320.webp)
Interior of the Minor Church (Interno della chiesa minore) [plate F]
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Façade of the Minor Church (Facciata della chiesa minore) [plate E]
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Frontispiece with Portrait of Saint Francis
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