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The sculpture displays a relief scene of a male figure standing bound beside a column. He is adorned in a cloth around his waist, revealing a muscular build. Surrounding elements include columns and smaller figures in dynamic poses, likely embodying scenes or characters of significance. The material is a bronze-like metal with a warm brown hue and a slightly reflective surface. The overall style is classical, reminiscent of ancient or mythological themes, with the main figure in the foreground and decorative elements framing the scene.

Saint Sebastian

Moderno · Italian

late 15th - early 16th century

Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1401 to 1500
Image size
3976 × 5211px

Description

The sculpture displays a relief scene of a male figure standing bound beside a column. He is adorned in a cloth around his waist, revealing a muscular build. Surrounding elements include columns and smaller figures in dynamic poses, likely embodying scenes or characters of significance. The material is a bronze-like metal with a warm brown hue and a slightly reflective surface. The overall style is classical, reminiscent of ancient or mythological themes, with the main figure in the foreground and decorative elements framing the scene.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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