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St. Sebastian with St. Irene and Attendant

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The scene unfolds with a visceral immediacy; the brushstrokes, loose and frenetic, seem to pulse with the energy of the moment. One sees a wounded figure, his pallor contrasting starkly with the crimson of the blood staining his side. Two figures attend to him, their expressions a mixture of concern and resolve. A figure kneels, carefully extracting an arrow. The composition is dynamic, the figures arranged in a diagonal line that draws the eye across the canvas. The light, though subdued, emphasizes the drama, casting shadows that deepen the emotional impact.

St. Sebastian with St. Irene and Attendant

Eugène Delacroix

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1858

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4200 × 3060 px
508 × 381 mm

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