ATG645
"Saint Sebastian Bologna 1st Quarter 17th"
Bologna School of the first quarter of the 17th century,
Possible attribution to a work carried out by the Guide's Workshop (Guido RENI 1575-1642)
Concerning the study of posture (the arms are not tied above the head ,
but probably linked behind the back and in fact, the torso is less rounded),
As well as on the work of the chromatic palette Or intervenes in addition to the bodily movement, the chiaroscuro Symptomatic of the work of the Master and of the time ...
We will note the absence of funds, the priority being given Exclusively to the subject,
which does not yet bear traces of His martyrdom ...
The perizonium is very low, the gaze full of fear ...
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Oil on its canvas and its original stretcher, five small traces of summary restorations on the back,
In its original condition and not touched for centuries,
Some visible repaints, and small visible cracks too.
The canvas has been re-stretched…
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Large dimensions: 176 x 115 cm framed by a light finishing strip In gilded wood