The sculpture depicts a male figure with his hands tied behind his back. The material appears to be a dark, metallic substance, potentially bronze. The subject's head is turned slightly to the side, showing his defined facial features and curly hair. The figure's stance suggests tension, emphasized by the tightly pulled ropes around his wrists. The relief is set against a circular disc, creating subtle shadows.

Saint Sebastian

c. 1475/1485

Medium: bronze//Black laquer (abraded locally)
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1401 to 1500
Image size: 10993 × 10993px

Description

The sculpture depicts a male figure with his hands tied behind his back. The material appears to be a dark, metallic substance, potentially bronze. The subject's head is turned slightly to the side, showing his defined facial features and curly hair. The figure's stance suggests tension, emphasized by the tightly pulled ropes around his wrists. The relief is set against a circular disc, creating subtle shadows.

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