Martydom of Saint Sebastian 1796 - 1896

Alexandre-Louis-Marie Charpentier's "Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian" is a bronze relief depicting the saint bound and pierced by arrows, a common representation of his martyrdom. The image is dramatic and evokes pathos through the realistic detail of the saint's suffering. It is a small work, measuring only 4 × 2 3/4 inches, but its impactful subject matter speaks to the enduring power of faith and resilience. The work is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.