Art Resource - AR928294

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St Sebastian, Christian martyr, mid 19th century.

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'The Martyrdom of St Sebastian', 16th century. Sebastian was born in Gaul and was a member of the Emperor Diocletian's Praetorian Guard. As a Christian he was sentenced to be executed by archers. He was left for dead but was nursed back to health. When Diocletian discovered that Sebastian was still alive, he ordered that he be clubbed to death. From the National Museum of Arts and Antiquities, Lisbon.

Unique Identifier AR928294

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 6115px × 2855px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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