Saint Sebastian

About this work

This etching shows a half-naked man sitting on rocks, an arrow stuck in his side. Above him, two winged figures hover near a tree, while clouds and distant hills fill the background. The lines are dark and precise, with some areas scratched for texture. The man is Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr often shown with arrows. This version mixes his usual suffering with a quiet, almost peaceful moment. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Cantarini made prints like this.