Eminentisimo c. 17th century

"Eminentisimo" is a 17th-century etching by Giovanni Batista Pasqualini, an Italian artist known for his religious imagery. The artwork depicts a scene from the life of Saint Sebastian, a popular subject in Renaissance art. The central figure, Saint Sebastian, is bound to a tree and pierced with arrows. Above him, a scene unfolds in heaven, featuring God, a woman likely representing the Virgin Mary, and a man in a priestly robe. This complex composition suggests a clear separation of earthly suffering and divine intervention, a theme prevalent in religious art of the period. The artwork is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offering art enthusiasts a glimpse into the intricate world of devotional prints.