Artwork
St Sebastian being cured by Irene
St Sebastian being cured by Irene is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Luca Giordano. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, 'St Sebastian being cured by Irene', is a work by Luca Giordano, created in 1653. It is a representation of a scene from Christian tradition and is currently held at the National Gallery of Victoria.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Sebastian, bound and exposed, being tended to by Irene, a Christian woman known for her care of the saint. The scene conveys a sense of compassion and care in the face of suffering.
Technique & Style
The composition is characterized by a somber atmosphere, achieved through the use of dark, shadowy areas in the background. The figures are rendered with attention to their emotional states, with Sebastian's distress and Irene's concern conveyed through their expressions and postures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
