Saint Sebastian in a Landscape 1471 - 1500

This drawing, "Saint Sebastian in a Landscape," was created by the Italian artist Ferrara between 1471 and 1500. The piece depicts the Christian martyr Saint Sebastian, who is tied to a tree and pierced with arrows. The figure is rendered with striking detail, his contorted body conveying both pain and resignation. The surrounding landscape, rendered with delicate lines, hints at the vastness of the world beyond. This drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the early Renaissance fascination with anatomy and perspective.