Mantegna was an important artist during the Renaissance. Mantegna first started his art career in 1448 in Padua, but then left at an early age and went to Verona, then Rome. Mantegna’s most known artwork include The Adoration of the Magi, The Death of the Virgin, The Presentation at the Temple. Mantegna is best known for perspective. This essay will discuss his greatest works.
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian was one of Mantegna’s pieces of work. The subject of this piece of artwork was Saint Sebastian killed by being shot by arrows.
The composition of this work includes two poles that draw the viewer's eyes to
Saint Sebastian who is in the middle. The techniques that Mantegna used were perspective, shadow, and depth to make it look three dimensional.
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian was one of Mantegna’s pieces of work. The subject of this piece of artwork was Saint Sebastian killed by being shot by arrows.
The composition of this work includes two poles that draw the viewer's eyes to
Saint Sebastian who is in the middle. The techniques that Mantegna used were perspective, shadow, and depth to make it look three dimensional.