Saint Sebastian and His Executioners 1870

Gustave Moreau's "Saint Sebastian and His Executioners," painted in 1870, depicts the Christian martyr Saint Sebastian bound to a tree and pierced with arrows. The scene is set in a dramatic landscape with crumbling ruins and a distant cityscape, bathed in the golden light of a setting sun. Moreau was known for his Symbolist style, characterized by its use of rich colors and highly detailed imagery. The painting's focus on emotion, spirituality, and symbolism reflects this style and makes it a powerful and evocative work.