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Saint Sebastian, c. 1480. Creator: Montagna, Bartolomeo (1449-1523)
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Saint Sebastian, c. 1480. Creator: Montagna, Bartolomeo (1449-1523)
Saint Sebastian, c. 1480. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
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Accademia Carrara Bartolomeo 1449 1523 Bergamo Boyish Face Catholic Church Christian Church Christian Saint Faith Innocence Martyr Martyrdom Montagna Patron Roman Soldier Saint Sebastian Saints Sebastian Venetian School
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Saint Sebastian, a revered figure in the Catholic Church and a symbol of faith and innocence, is depicted in this exquisite oil on wood painting by the renowned Venetian artist Bartolomeo Montagna, created around 1480. The image is currently housed in the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, Italy. Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier turned Christian martyr, is shown here with a boyish face, his youthful features conveying the purity and innocence of his faith. Arrows pierce his body, a testament to the brutal martyrdom he endured during the Roman persecution of Christians. The arrows, however, have not yet claimed his life, as tradition holds that a holy woman named Irene healed him after discovering him unconscious. Montagna masterfully captures the essence of Saint Sebastian's story, imbuing the painting with a sense of both suffering and hope. The saint's gaze is fixed on the heavens, his expression one of quiet determination and unwavering faith. The painting's muted colors and intricate details are characteristic of the Venetian School of the Renaissance period. Saint Sebastian's image has long been a popular subject in Christian art, and he is often depicted as the patron saint of athletes and soldiers. His story serves as a reminder of the enduring power of faith and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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