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Saint Sebastian, (oil on panel)
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Saint Sebastian, (oil on panel)
827756 Saint Sebastian, (oil on panel) by Caroto, Giovanni Francesco (c.1478/82-1555); 166.5x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Sebastian. Giovanni Francesco Caroto (c.1480-1555). Oil on panel. 166.5 x 73cm); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23304406
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Agony Armed Arrow Arrows Bleeding Bound Direct Gaze Early Sixteenth Century Italian Art Italian Artist Loin Cloth Looking At Camera Martyrdom Negative Concept Old Master Paintings One Man Only Pain Pierced Position Saint Sebastian Sebastian St Sebastian Stuck Suffering Tied Up Trapped Wooded Young Man Young Men Ethnic Origin Injuries Martyr Natural Space Oil On Panel Portrait Style Portraiture Wound Wounded
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Saint Sebastian - A Captivating Portrait of Devotion and Suffering
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. This mesmerizing print captures the essence of Giovanni Francesco Caroto's masterpiece, "Saint Sebastian". The oil painting, measuring an impressive 166.5x73 cm, depicts a bound Saint Sebastian in agonizing pain. With piercing eyes that meet the viewer's gaze directly, this portrait-style representation evokes a powerful sense of religious devotion. The composition showcases the saint standing amidst a natural woodland setting, emphasizing his martyrdom and connection to nature. Clad only in a simple loin cloth, his arms are pierced by arrows while he remains resolute in his suffering. The artist's attention to detail is evident through the intricate rendering of clothing and weaponry. Caroto's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, highlighting every nuance of expression on Saint Sebastian's face as he endures his ordeal. This early sixteenth-century artwork exemplifies Italian art at its finest. As we contemplate this image captured by eChristies Images from Bridgeman Images' collection, we cannot help but be moved by the profound portrayal of faith and sacrifice depicted here. It serves as a reminder not only of Saint Sebastian’s unwavering dedication to Christianity but also invites us to reflect upon our own beliefs and convictions. This remarkable piece transcends time with its universal themes and continues to captivate viewers with its emotional intensity centuries after it was created.
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