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St Sebastian being cured by Irene

Luca Giordano

1653

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

early_baroque_italian Baroque Religious lamentation of christ

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St Sebastian being cured by Irene is a 1653 oil by Luca Giordano, a early_baroque_italian work, depicting lamentation of christ, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?: Luca Giordano
When & what style?: 1653 · early_baroque_italian
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of St. Sebastian being tended to by a woman, likely Irene, as indicated by the title. St. Sebastian is positioned on the left side of the image, with his arms raised above his head and his torso exposed. He appears to be in a state of distress or pain. The woman, dressed in a red robe, is kneeling beside him, holding a cloth or bandage in her hand. Her facial expression conveys concern and compassion. In the background, there is a dark and shadowy area, which adds to the somber mood of the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and introspection. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.