Curator’s note
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
A late work by El Greco showing the arrow-pierced martyr Saint Sebastian. The unnaturally elongated body, turbulent clouds, and vigorous brushwork heighten the ecstatic spiritual drama.
Source: Arterra 큐레이션
- Date
- 1610
- Medium
- canvas
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