Saint Sebastian Painted Analysis

Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene and Her Maid depicts the story of Saint Sebastian’s injuries being tended to. Strozzi uses very dark colors throughout the painting. This painting appears highly realistic. You can see the emotion In Sebastian’s face as well as the paleness along with rosy red cheeks that the artist added. Sebastian’s mouth is open as if he is almost defeated but still has faith. The arrows are so carefully placed and where they were struck the skin is pale but has a slight hint of red. His hands are open and reaching towards the sky. Some wounds even show a small amount of blood. The faces of Saint Irene and her maid are also very lightly painted but have red incorporated on their cheeks. This appears as shock and horror