Heilige Sebastiaan 1503

"Heilige Sebastiaan" is a woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, created in 1503. This artwork depicts the Christian martyr Saint Sebastian tied to a tree and pierced with arrows. Dürer’s masterful use of lines and shading creates a powerful image, highlighting the saint’s suffering and faith. The detail of the landscape and the realistic portrayal of Sebastian's body are hallmarks of Dürer's style, showcasing his skill in both composition and human anatomy. The artwork is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, and its small size (62 mm x 42 mm) adds to its intimacy and focus on the subject.