Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian is a 1750 ink by German 18th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows four men in a wooded scene. One shirtless man stands tied to a tree, arrows stuck in his back. Two others play lyres nearby, while a fourth man in a hat and coat leans on a stick, watching. The background has a small village and a few clouds, but the focus is on the tied man’s struggle. The artist used fine lines and shading to show light and shadow, making the scene feel dramatic. This style was common in Baroque art, which often showed strong emotions and movement. Check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.
This artist kept meticulous endpapers—like secret notebooks—filled with tiny gold figures standing in a row.
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