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Prague School, circa 1600 — The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Prague School, circa 1600

The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

This Prague School painting from circa 1600 depicts 'The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian' in oil on pine panel, showcasing Northern European religious art of the early modern period. The work reflects the Prague School's characteristic attention to detail and dramatic religious narrative. The composition renders the saint's suffering with both spiritual intensity and humanistic pathos.

Medium
oil on pine panel
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Old Master Paintings

March 31, 2022

Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000

Lot 33

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Prague School, circa 1600, The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian

This Prague School painting from circa 1600 depicts 'The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian' in oil on pine panel, showcasing Northern European religious art of the early modern period. The work reflects the Prague School's characteristic attention to detail and dramatic religious narrative. The composition renders the saint's suffering with both spiritual intensity and humanistic pathos.

Medium
oil on pine panel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Martyrdom, Dramatic, Figure, Baroque, Dark Tones, Religious, European, Saint, Oil on Canvas, Renaissance