Who painted Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow?

Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1500.

Where can I see Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow?

Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow is held by Accademia Carrara.

What movement is Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow?

Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow

Albrecht Dürer , 1500

Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.

About this work

Overview

Albrecht Dürer's 'Portrait of St Sebastian with an Arrow' is an oil painting from 1500, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance. It is held in the Accademia Carrara collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated figure with curly red hair, wearing a red robe and a fur collar, with a bandaged arm. The dark background features mountains and a river. The subject's serious expression and attire suggest a specific identity, potentially St Sebastian, given the title and the bandage indicating injury.

Technique & Style

Dürer employed oil paint to achieve a high level of detail, utilizing techniques such as chiaroscuro and glazing to create depth. The contrast between light and dark areas enhances the subject's features and the overall atmosphere of the painting.

History & Provenance

Dürer, born in Nuremberg in 1471, was a prominent figure in the German Renaissance. He gained recognition through his woodcuts and later produced engravings and altarpieces, with patronage from Emperor Maximilian I from 1512.