Tag: Jean Mosnier

Jean Mosnier, SAINT SEBASTIAN 01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation of the Bible! by the Old Masters, With Footnotes – 94

May 27, 2018

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Attributed to Jean Mosnier, BLOIS 1600 – 1656 SAINT SEBASTIAN oil on canvas 46 by 35 7/8 in.; 116.8 by 91.1 cm Private collection Saint Sebastian (died c. 288 AD) was an early Christian saint and martyr. Sebastian had prudently concealed his faith, but in 286 was detected. Diocletian reproached him for his betrayal, and he commanded him…