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St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian is a paint painting by the Early Renaissance artist Marco Palmezzano. It dates from 1509 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. St.
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Overview
St. Sebastian is a painting created by Marco Palmezzano, an Italian artist of the Forlì school, around 1509. Executed in paint, the work depicts the martyrdom of its titular saint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting represents the Christian martyr St. Sebastian, bound to a tree and pierced by an arrow, embodying quiet endurance amidst suffering. His upward gaze and serene facial expression convey spiritual resilience.
Technique & Style
Palmezzano's style in St. Sebastian reflects early Renaissance influences, notably from Northern European models. The composition contrasts warm, golden skin and tree tones against a dark background, suggesting the artist's application of chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1509, St. Sebastian is now part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Marco Palmezzano (1460–1539) was an Italian painter and architect, belonging to the Forlì painting school, who painted in a style recalling earlier Northern Renaissance models. He was mostly active near Forlì.
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