Self Portrait as St. Sebastian 1914

Egon Schiele's 1914 "Self Portrait as St. Sebastian" is a stark and expressive ink drawing depicting the artist as a martyr. The elongated limbs and exaggerated features are characteristic of Schiele's distinctive style, emphasizing the emotional and physical suffering of the subject. The figure is tied to a cross, pierced by arrows, and his contorted pose and anguished expression highlight the theme of sacrifice and mortality that often resonated in Schiele's work. This drawing, executed in Schiele's signature linear style, is a powerful example of his expressionist approach to self-portraiture.