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Saint Sebastian

Italian 16th Century or Italian 18th or 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person standing upright with their body facing forward and arms bound to their sides. The person has a solemn expression and downcast eyes, with medium-length wavy hair and a head halo. They are minimally clothed with a short drape around their waist. Arrows are piercing their torso and limbs. In the background, there are stylized trees on both sides and abstract shapes suggesting hills or mountains. The scene is within a rectangular frame.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century or later
Medium
nielloed silver
Dimensions
7958 × 9993 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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