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Saint Sebastian with Arrows

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte

Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
Munich, Germany

This is a depiction of Saint Sebastian, likely dating from the early Renaissance. The work presents a nude, idealized figure of the saint, pierced by arrows and tied to what appears to be a tree trunk. He stands before a landscape background featuring buildings resembling an Italian city. The style is characterized by careful attention to anatomy and perspective, typical of the period. The ornate frame suggests that the artwork was intended for devotional or decorative purposes within a religious context.

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  • Title: Saint Sebastian with Arrows
Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
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