Saint Sebastian

Saint Sebastian , late 1400s

Where object was made: Southern Netherlands (present-day Belgium)

Material/technique: lead; wood

Credit line: Museum purchase

Accession number: 1970.0005

Not on display

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This sculpture was created as a model for work in precious metals. The rough carved lines that define the form can be seen in the long grooved channel along the backside. Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr, often depicted tied to a tree and shot with arrows.