St. Sebastian (Bernini)
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St. Sebastian is a sculpture
by the Italian artist Gianlorenzo Bernini. Executed in 1617-8, it features the Christian martyr St Sebastian pinned to a tree, his flesh filled with arrows. The sculpture is part of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, and is currently shown in Madrid.
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
by the Italian artist Gianlorenzo Bernini. Executed in 1617-8, it features the Christian martyr St Sebastian pinned to a tree, his flesh filled with arrows. The sculpture is part of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, and is currently shown in Madrid.