Den hellige Sebastian 1893

"Den hellige Sebastian" (The Holy Sebastian) is a painting by Danish artist Jan Verkade, completed in 1893. It depicts the Christian saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier, standing bound and naked in a landscape. The painting is a striking example of Verkade's early style, which was influenced by Symbolism and Art Nouveau. The simplified forms and decorative details, along with the use of vibrant colors and bold outlines, create a sense of spirituality and emotional intensity. The work is held in the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.