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The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

Aegidius Sadeler II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man tied to a large tree or post. He is standing upright with his arms raised above his head and bound at the wrists. He appears calm with his eyes closed, medium-length curly hair, and is mostly unclothed except for a cloth around his waist. Four small cherubic figures with curly hair and wings are around him, with two on each side near his feet. The background includes draped fabric and trees in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1620
Medium
black chalk with brown and gray wash heightened with white on laid paper
Dimensions
3366 × 4449 px
Public Domain
Yes
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