St. Sebastian

St. Sebastian by Jacopo Pontormo
Artist
Jacopo Pontormo
Date
1515 ; Italy
Style
Mannerism
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
The painting titled St. Sebastian exemplifies a Mannerism style from the late Renaissance, characterized by elongated figures and refined elegance. Likely crafted using Oil paints on wood panels, this Religious painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, a common subject in sacred art. The artist's technical mastery and expressive figures convey both spirituality and tension, aligning with the period's artistic features. Located in a historic church, the artwork is a significant example of the artistic tradition rooted in the Italian Renaissance.

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