The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian 1791 - 1801

"The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian" is an etching created by Cosimo Colombini between 1791 and 1801. This artwork, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts the titular saint bound to a tree and pierced by arrows. The etching, likely inspired by a painting by Annibale Carracci, highlights the dramatic pose of Saint Sebastian, captured in the throes of his martyrdom. Colombini's skilled use of light and shadow further emphasizes the pain and suffering of the figure, making the scene both poignant and visually compelling.