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Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

after Wenzel von Olmutz

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an archery event. The image features a person tied to a tree, a man aiming a crossbow at the target, another man standing nearby, and a figure holding a staff. In the background, there are hills, trees, a structure, and two small human figures. The drawing is sketched with lines and hatching for texture and shading.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
4435 × 3154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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