Martyrdom of St Sebastian

This religious painting from 1465 by Benozzo Gozzoli reflects the fifteenth-century approach to sacred subjects, balancing theological orthodoxy with artistic innovation. Painted during the flourishing of the Early Renaissance, the work draws on centuries of iconographic tradition while expressing Benozzo Gozzoli's individual interpretation of the divine narrative. Created during the mature phase of the Early Renaissance, this work reflects a period when humanist learning and renewed interest in classical antiquity were reshaping artistic ambition across Europe.

Tempera technique, reflecting earlier traditions, the religious composition demonstrates Benozzo Gozzoli's landscape depth and narrative profusion in service of sacred narrative. The figural arrangement draws on established iconographic tradition while the handling of light and color creates emotional resonance.