St Sebastian Being Tended by Two Angels 1614 - 1732

This anonymous oil painting, "St Sebastian Being Tended by Two Angels", depicts the Christian martyr Saint Sebastian, bound to a tree and pierced with arrows, as he receives care from two angels. The painting is characterized by a dramatic and emotional portrayal of Sebastian's suffering, with the use of chiaroscuro adding depth and intensity to the scene. The angels' delicate figures provide a contrast to the starkness of the scene, emphasizing the divine intervention in Sebastian's ordeal. This work, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity and continues to resonate with viewers today.