Saint Sebastian

About this work

This painting shows a man standing in front of a column, with a serene expression on his face. He is wearing a cloth wrapped around his waist and has several arrows piercing his body. The background is a landscape with trees and hills. The man's body is depicted in a naturalistic way, with attention to the play of light and shadow on his skin. The arrows in his body are a striking feature of the painting. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Pietro Perugino, an artist known for his use of chiaroscuro.