Artwork
Saint Sebastian speaking to Marcus and Marcellian and Saint Sebastian and Saint Polycarp destroying Idols
Saint Sebastian speaking to Marcus and Marcellian and Saint Sebastian and Saint Polycarp destroying Idols is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Pedro García de Benavarre. It dates from 1455 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created by Pedro García de Benavarre in 1455, is a double-scene narrative work depicting Saint Sebastian in two distinct episodes. It is housed at the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows Saint Sebastian in two separate scenes: above, he preaches to Marcus and Marcellian alongside three figures on a balcony; below, he and Saint Polycarp destroy idols near a bedridden figure, illustrating the saint's role in healing and conversion.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to separate the two scenes, creating a sense of distinct narratives. The color palette is characterized by bright, flat tones, with reds and golds accentuated.
History & Provenance
Created in 1455 by Pedro García de Benavarre, the painting is now held at the Museo del Prado, indicating its significance in the history of religious art.
Artist & collection
Artist
This painter made big, detailed religious scenes in oil on wood during the 1400s.
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