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St. Sebastian, Bound to a Tree

Bartholomaeus Spranger

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person hanging from a tree branch. The person is standing on their tiptoes, gripping the branch with one arm. They have a detailed facial expression with closed lips and wavy hair flowing around their face and shoulders. The person's body is muscular and partly exposed, wearing draped clothing. The background features a textured, cross-hatched pattern, particularly on the tree trunk. Various lines in the image create depth and shadow.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1589
Medium
etching on laid paper with handwritten note
Dimensions
2489 × 5317 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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