Saint Sebastian

Spanische Malerei 1457–1914, kb. 1475/1500

The image shows a full-length painting of a person standing. The figure is positioned in a slightly relaxed stance, holding a staff or arrows in one hand and a sword with an ornate handle in the other. The person's face is depicted with soft, youthful features and long, flowing hair, covered with a hat or headpiece. The clothing consists of a long, dark cloak or robe layered over a richly decorated red garment and red tights accompanied by black shoes. A halo is observed behind the person's head. The painting is framed in an ornate wooden structure with intricate carvings and gold detailing, with the name "S. SEBASTIANUS" inscribed at the top. The background features a tiled floor with a golden-brown gradient backdrop.
Művész
Spanische Malerei 1457–1914
Datálás
kb. 1475/1500
Műfaj
Festmény
Technika
oil on panel
Méretek
222 × 286,6 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a full-length painting of a person standing. The figure is positioned in a slightly relaxed stance, holding a staff or arrows in one hand and a sword with an ornate handle in the other. The person's face is depicted with soft, youthful features and long, flowing hair, covered with a hat or headpiece. The clothing consists of a long, dark cloak or robe layered over a richly decorated red garment and red tights accompanied by black shoes. A halo is observed behind the person's head. The painting is framed in an ornate wooden structure with intricate carvings and gold detailing, with the name "S. SEBASTIANUS" inscribed at the top. The background features a tiled floor with a golden-brown gradient backdrop.

Spanische Malerei 1457–1914