Artwork
Saint Sebastian aided by the angels
Saint Sebastian aided by the angels is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Giulio Cesare Procaccini. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
This panel painting, created by Giulio Cesare Procaccini in 1610, is a representative work of the early Baroque period in Milan. It is currently held in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Sebastian, tied to a tree and pierced by an arrow, surrounded by three angels. The scene conveys a sense of divine intervention and serenity amidst a violent act, likely illustrating the saint's martyrdom.
Technique & Style
Procaccini's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to Saint Sebastian. The contrast between the dark background and the lighter tones of the figures adds to the emotional impact of the scene.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giulio Cesare Procaccini (30 May 1574 – 14 November 1625) was an Italian painter and sculptor of the early Baroque era in Milan.
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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