Heilige Sebastiaan met de heilige Irene en een bediende 1859

This 1859 etching by Léopold Flameng depicts the Christian saint Sebastian being tended to by Saint Irene and a servant. The scene is set against a dramatic seascape, conveying the hardship and vulnerability of Sebastian's plight. Flameng's detailed, realistic style is evident in the intricate rendering of the figures and their surroundings, characteristic of the academic realism prevalent in 19th-century art. This print, measuring 151 mm by 208 mm, showcases Flameng's mastery of etching as a medium, capturing the subtle nuances of light and shadow in a highly detailed and expressive manner. The subject matter, a popular theme in religious art, speaks to themes of faith, suffering, and compassion, inviting viewers to reflect on the human condition.