Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian with Two Archers 1470 - 1480

This anonymous 15th-century engraving depicts the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, a popular subject in Renaissance art. The scene shows Saint Sebastian tied to a tree and pierced with arrows by two archers. The artist uses delicate lines to convey the pain and suffering of the saint, while also emphasizing the dramatic contrast between his stoic figure and the menacing postures of the archers. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a powerful testament to the enduring artistic and religious significance of Saint Sebastian's story.