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The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

Style of Moderno

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a man tied to a post or column, standing with his arms bound above his head. His head is tilted to one side, and his expression is one of tension. The man is minimally clad, with a cloth draped over his hips. In the background, an archer is shown taking aim, ready to shoot arrows. The scene is framed by an architectural element resembling an archway with ornate decorations. The sculpture is crafted from a material that appears to be bronze, giving it a rich, golden-brown color. The details, such as the musculature of the man and the folds of the cloth, are finely rendered.

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
4438 × 6118 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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