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Woodblock print of St Sebastian
1820/1840
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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Details
- 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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