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Saint Sebastian

Joseph Christ

1760

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Saint Sebastian is a 1760 ink by Joseph Christ, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph Christ
When & what style?: 1760 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a muscular man tied to a tree, arrows stuck in his chest. Around him, angels float in the sky, looking down. The background has swirling clouds and small figures watching from below. The man holds a violin and a palm branch, which might hint at music and faith. The artist used ink, gray wash, and white highlights to give it depth. Look up Baroque next to see how drama and movement shaped this style.