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Woodblock print of St Sebastian

1820/1840

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Nineteenth century impression of Saint Sebastian shown here bound to a tree, his body pierced by five arrows, with archers standing on either side. He is believed to have been martyred around AD 288 during a period of Roman persecution of Christians. Woodblock produced 1470-1475

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  • Title: Woodblock print of St Sebastian
  • Date Created: 1820/1840
  • Location: The British Museum - Gallery 40
  • Place: Germany
  • Material: Paper
  • British Museum link: 1847,0522.2
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