Heilige Sebastiaan 1861

"Heilige Sebastiaan" is an 1861 engraving by Léopold Flameng, a prominent French artist known for his detailed and expressive works. The piece portrays Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr, tied to a tree and pierced with arrows. Flameng's meticulous technique captures the suffering and resilience of the figure, emphasizing the dramatic narrative of Sebastian's martyrdom. This engraving is a powerful example of the artist's ability to create a striking and emotionally resonant image through the medium of printmaking.