The artwork, titled “Martyrdom of St. Sebastian,” was created by the artist Honoré Daumier between circa 1849 and circa 1852. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified as a religious painting.
The artwork vividly portrays the martyred St. Sebastian bound to a tree, his body pierced by multiple arrows. The saint’s face reflects a resilient yet serene expression amidst his suffering. A cherubic angel with outstretched arms is depicted approaching St. Sebastian, seemingly to offer solace or divine intervention. In the background, two veiled figures in mourning attire witness the scene in shadowed sorrow, set against a dramatic and somber landscape. The composition, with its interplay of light and shadow, encapsulates the profound emotional depth typical of Romanticism.
