Santa Maria degli Angeli


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On the right wall nearer the sanctuary is The Martyrdom of St Sebastian by Domenichino. It was made for the altar of St Sebastian in San Pietro in Vaticano. The horseman on the right was damaged when it was transferred here. In the dramatic painting, Jesus Christ is welcoming the saint while an angel comes down with the palm and crown of martyrdom.
(Plan location G-15)

Related links:  Domenico Zampieri (1581-1641)