Martelaarschap van H. Sebastiaan c. 1590 - 1637

Egbert van Panderen’s etching, *Martelaarschap van H. Sebastiaan*, depicts the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, a popular subject in Northern Renaissance art. Created between 1590 and 1637, the print showcases the dramatic moment Sebastian is tied to a tree, his body riddled with arrows, while a kneeling figure at his feet prepares to execute the final blow. This detailed and expressive artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the meticulous style of the Northern Renaissance, where intricate detail and dramatic narratives were favored. The etching portrays the religious devotion and suffering of a martyr, capturing the essence of a pivotal moment in Christian history.