St. Sebastian 1836

Eugène Delacroix's "St. Sebastian" (1836), a large-scale oil painting, depicts the Christian martyr St. Sebastian tied to a tree and pierced with arrows. The painting is a powerful and emotional depiction of suffering and faith. Delacroix's dramatic use of color and light, as well as his expressive brushwork, creates a sense of movement and energy. This work is located in Saint-Michel Church, Nantua, France. It is a testament to the artist's interest in the human condition and his ability to capture the power of religious themes.