Scene
Saint Sebastian is presented among classical architectural ruins with landscapes in the background. In one version, the saint is silhouetted against a dark background instead of a luminous landscape.
St Sebastian
Andrea Mantegna
1457
Figures
The figure of Saint Sebastian is rendered in the manner of ancient Greek or Roman sculpture. The saint is shown in a semi-nude state, pierced by arrows.
Symbolism
Classical architectural ruins symbolize the passage of time. A marble sculptural fragment represents the triumph of Christianity over paganism.
Craft
Mantegna uses linear perspective to create a sense of depth. He also uses modeling to convey the three-dimensionality of the human form.
Impact
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