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The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian

Jacques Callot

Cleveland Museum of Art

The scene depicts a city street with buildings on both sides, featuring columns and architectural details on the left side and on the right an arched gateway with a tower. A crowd of people gathers around a figure tied to a post. The tied figure has an expressionless face. Several archers stand to the left. Some onlookers sit on the ground. Horses and a wagon are present on the right side. The image is rendered primarily in shades of gray, with darker tones used for shading and texture. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

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1263 × 842 px
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