Who created "Saint Sebastian"?

Saint Sebastian was created by Willem Panneels in 1551 to 1600.

When was "Saint Sebastian" created?

This artwork was created 1551 to 1600.

Is "Saint Sebastian" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint Sebastian is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint Sebastian

Willem Panneels

1551 to 1600

Medium

etching

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1972.28.91

Art Historical Context

In the tranquil galleries of the National Gallery of Art, Willem Panneels' *Saint Sebastian* (ca. 1551–1600) captivates with its delicate etching technique. This Flemish print depicts the beloved Christian martyr, traditionally shown bound to a tree and pierced by arrows, symbolizing faith amid suffering. Panneels, a 16th-century Antwerp-based engraver, masterfully captures the saint's serene endurance, blending Renaissance humanism with devotional intensity. Etching, the medium here, marked a revolutionary shift in printmaking during the late Renaissance. Unlike rigid engraving, it used acid...

Saint Sebastian

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