St. Sebastian with St. Irene and Attendant 1858

Eugène Delacroix's "St. Sebastian with St. Irene and Attendant," painted in 1858, depicts a dramatic scene of the martyrdom of St. Sebastian. The Roman soldier is shown lying wounded and tied to a tree, while an attendant kneels beside him, and St. Irene reaches out to comfort him. This dramatic composition exemplifies Delacroix’s penchant for emotional intensity and Romantic style. The artwork’s use of dynamic brushstrokes and rich color further adds to the sense of anguish and suffering. The painting is a testament to Delacroix's mastery of portraying both physical and emotional suffering with powerful and evocative imagery.