Saint Sebastian
Origin
South German
Age
around 1730
Size
95.0 cm x 45.0 cm
Previous owner
Passau private collection
Description
SAINT SEBASTIAN
Limewood, carved in the round and painted in polychrome. South German master from the Baroque period around 1730.
Size: Height 95.0 cm Width 45.0 cm
St. Sebastian grew up in Milan and became an officer in the bodyguard under Emperor Diocletian due to his good upbringing. According to tradition, he publicly professed his Christianity at the imperial court, whereupon Emperor Diocletian sentenced him to death by Numidian archery. By a miracle, St. Sebastian survived martyrdom and professed Christianity again, whereupon Emperor Diocletian sentenced him to death again and had him beaten to death in the Circus. Christians buried the body and the church of “San Sebastiano fuori le murra” was built over his grave in the 4th century.
Very good condition!