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Chapel of Saint Sebastian (Cappella di San Sebastiano) [plate N]

Jacopo Ligozzi

1612

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

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Chapel of Saint Sebastian (Cappella di San Sebastiano) [plate N] is a 1612 ink by Jacopo Ligozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Ligozzi
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a chapel with a large painting of Saint Sebastian on the wall. The saint is depicted standing, with arrows in his body, and a halo around his head. He is wearing a loincloth and has his arms raised in prayer. The painting is framed by an archway, and there are two windows on either side of it. In front of the painting, there are three men kneeling in prayer, each holding a staff. The men are dressed in simple robes, and they appear to be in a state of devotion. The chapel itself is dimly lit, with only a few rays of light illuminating the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of reverence and contemplation. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving adds depth and texture to the image, creating a sense of volume and dimensionality.

About the artist

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

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