St. Sebastian 1642

Guido Reni's "St. Sebastian" (1642) depicts the saint tied to a tree, with a dramatic gaze towards the heavens. Reni, a leading figure of the Bolognese School, captures the saint’s physical suffering and spiritual fortitude. The dramatic use of light and shadow, along with the dynamic pose, adds to the sense of anguish and devotion. This work, completed in the year of Reni’s death, showcases his mastery of both the Baroque and Renaissance styles.