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Saint Sebastian
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Irish artist James Barry made drawings from the works of Michelangelo and other masters while in Rome between 1765 and 1771, at a time when studying from Renaissance masters in Italy was central to artistic training. The muscular body and twisting position of Saint Sebastian—who was martyred for his faith by being shot with arrows—recall Michelangelo’s dynamic male nudes. This is the only known impression of this print. Printed by Barry himself, it demonstrates his experimentation with soft-ground etching to imitate the effect of chalk drawing.
| Artist / Maker | James Barry |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1776 |
| Culture / Origin | Ireland |
| Medium | Soft-ground etching |
| Dimensions | Platemark: 27.7 x 18.5 cm (10 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.); Sheet: 28.4 x 19.3 cm (11 3/16 x 7 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyJames Barry (1741–1806) — Irish painter (1741–1806).James Barry worked as painter and printmaker and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Kingdom of Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1741 to 1806, born in Cork, died in London.Disciplinespainter, printmakerBorn1741, CorkDied1806, LondonNationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of IrelandSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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