H. Sebastiaan 1600 - 1610

pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

charcoal art

portrait reference

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

portrait art

Jacob Matham's etching, "H. Sebastiaan", created between 1600 and 1610, depicts the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. The image shows Sebastian, pierced by arrows, with a serene expression, his gaze directed upwards. An angel hovering above offers him a crown of martyrdom, symbolizing his faith and resilience. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful example of the artistic interpretation of Christian religious narratives, popular in the Netherlands during the 17th century.