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Sebastian
The painting depicts Saint Sebastian, a figure of Christian martyrdom, shown in a pose referring to classical harmony and calm. The work is an expression of Botticelli's early Renaissance style, emphasizing the idealization of form and linearity.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Sandro Botticelli
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Date of birth and death
c. 1445 – May 17, 1510
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
Early Renaissance
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Significant works
The Birth of Venus, Primavera, Adoration of the Magi, Mystic Nativity, Saint Augustine in His Study
Information about the work
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Year:
1473
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Execution technique:
Tempera
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Location:
State Museums in Berlin, Gemäldegalerie, Berlin, Germany
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Theme:
religious painting, portrait of a saint, martyrdom, Renaissance
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
Saint Sebastian symbolizes the perseverance of faith and martyrdom in the face of persecution, emphasized by the calm and majesty of the figure. The work reflects the Renaissance ideal of beauty and harmony.
The key to interpreting the work
Pay attention to the precision of anatomical details, the prevailing compositional balance, and the expression of faith and suffering that Botticelli was able to combine subtly.See other works by this artist
The Virgin and Child with Two Angels and St. John the Baptist
- Artist: Sandro Botticelli
- Year: 1470
