St Sebastian [Ask Us A Question] Title: St Sebastian c. 1614 Artist: Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640) Oil on canvas, 200 x 120 cm, Staatliche Museen, Berlin Description: After Sebastian had survived execution by bowmen and protested publicly against the persecution of the Christians, the Roman Emperor had him slain. The miraculous deliverance of the saint, transfixed by arrows, was regarded even in early times as a parallel to the resurrection of Christ. The figure of the martyr as portrayed by Rubens is also intended to recall the Crucifixion. Bound to a tree, his eyes turned upwards to heaven, he seems only slightly affected by the bleeding wounds. The way in which the bound man twists his body may be taken as a sign of pain but this does not lessen its beauty, which is that of a hero of antiquity. In his Sebastian picture, which must have been painted c. 1614, Rubens realized many of the impressions he had gained during his eight years in Italy (1600¡ª08). The sculptural, corporeal quality of the saint's figure reminds one both of the antique and of Michelangelo's works. The contrasting light and shade and the realistic treatment of detail were touches that Rubens had learned from Caravaggio. But in combining the statuesque figure with the atmosphere of an evening landscape, the Flemish painter surpassed his Roman master. Here the tragedy of the event finds adequate expression in the language of nature. In a letter of 1618 to Sir Dudley Carlton, Rubens mentions a selection of his own paintings, which he had kept back in his house 'for his own pleasure' and which he was prepared to exchange for works of art in the possession of the English diplomat. Among the pictures included in the painter's offer is a 'naked Saint Sebastian by my hand', in all probability the one now in Berlin. More Information, Please email us Media: Genuine 100% Hand Painted Oil Paintings On Canvas. Quality: Museum Quality, Brilliant Oil Painting Creation! This painting is availble in any other size. We just list standard size below. Our Guarantee: Highest Quality & Lowest Price! Note: We do not stretch or frame .... that is best done at your local discount frame store. It will be delivered in a roll tube to protect the quality. Price -45.95 USD Shipping Cost: $29.99 for 1st item, $14.99 for 2nd item. So the more you order, the more you save on Shipping & Handling cost! Ships within 2 weeks St Sebastian - Size (16"x20" - 40x50 cm) - 45.95USD St Sebastian - Size (20"x24" - 50x60 cm) - 85.95USD St Sebastian - Size (24"x36" - 60x90 cm) - 115.95USD St Sebastian - Size (24"x48" - 60x120 cm) - 155.95USD St Sebastian - Size (36"x48" - 90x120 cm) - 185.95USD St Sebastian - Size (48"x72" - 120x180 cm) - 215.95USD St Sebastian - Size (Original Size - 200 x 120 cm) - 245.95USD The More You Order, The Less You Pay!

St Sebastian

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