The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian
1480
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1480
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
The painting depicts a scene of martyrdom, with a central figure standing on a pedestal. Two men are shown on either side, one holding a bow and the other an arrow. The background is a simple, monochromatic landscape. The central figure is depicted in a state of vulnerability, with his arms bound behind his back. The two men surrounding him appear to be in the midst of an action, with the archer poised to release his arrow. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a dramatic effect, highlighting the tension and emotion of the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
