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The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian, by Master E.S., 1458

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian

Master E.S.

1458

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian is a 1458 by Master E.S., a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Master E.S.
When & what style?
1458 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene of a man being attacked by several people. He is standing in the center, with his arms raised and his body twisted in pain. The attackers are surrounding him, holding weapons like bows and arrows. In the background, there are some buildings and rocks, which suggest a rocky landscape. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes strong lines and bold shapes. The figures are depicted in a way that makes them look dynamic and full of energy. The use of color is also striking, with a focus on earth tones like brown and green. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Master E.S.
Artist

Master E.S.

Master E. S. (c. 1420 – c. 1468; previously known as the Master of 1466) is an unidentified German engraver, goldsmith, and printmaker of the late Gothic period. He was the first major German artist of old master prints…

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