St Sebastian Altarpiece

St Sebastian Altarpiece by Hans Baldung
Artist
Hans Baldung
Date
1507
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
The St Sebastian Altarpiece is an exquisite oil on wood Panel created by Hans Baldung Grien during the Northern renaissance. Designed as a multi-pane Panel altarpiece for Freiburg Minster, it includes eleven detailed sections depicting religious themes, characteristic of religious painting. Baldung, who lived in Freiburg between 1512 and 1517, incorporated a self-portrait and his signature into the work. The piece exemplifies the intricate symbolism and vibrant imagery typical of Renaissance Northern renaissance art, showcasing Baldung’s skill and personal vision.

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