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Saint Sebastian

Joseph Christ

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper body of a central figure in a classical pose. The person's head is turned slightly upward to the right. They have long, wavy hair, pronounced eyes, and elegant contours on their face. The figure is dressed in flowing garments with drapery and a decorative strap crossing their shoulders. They are holding long arrows and have a quiver on their back. A cherub with wings is nearby, extending an offering to the figure. A skeletal figure at the bottom left is also in the scene. The background features swirling clouds and elaborate frame-like structures.

Artwork Details

Medium
brush and black ink with gray wash over graphite, heightened with white, on laid paper and incised for transfer; the verso rubbed with red chalk
Dimensions
3389 × 4285 px
Public Domain
Yes
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