Tag: Saint Sebastian
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02 Ivory Carvings, from Bible stories! 17th Century of Saint Sebastian, with Footnote #15
17th century carved ivory relief depicting St. Sebastian being released from the tree. According to tradition, he was rescued by Irene of Rome. In this unusual depiction, he is shown being untied by cherubs. His body shows several puncture marks from the arrows that were shot into him… Please follow link for full post
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01 Painting, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretations by Marco Palmezzano’s Saint Sebastian, With Footnotes # 70 B
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 to be led to a field and there to be bound to a stake so that archers from Mauritania would shoot arrows at…
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48 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Paintings from the Bible by Jean-Jacques Henner, with footnotes, #11
The story of Rebecca at the well comes from the Book of Genesis. The aged Abraham, wanting a wife for his son Isaac, sent his servant Eliezer to his homeland of Mesopotamia to find a suitable woman. Tired after his long journey, Eliezer stopped at a well and prayed for guidance. When Rebecca offered water…
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03 Paintings, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretations of the Bible! by The Old Masters, With Footnotes # 70
This imposing painting once formed the centrepiece of a polyptych dedicated to Saint Catherine. It preserves in part its original frame with cusped arch. The lateral compartments remain untraced. The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine covers two different subjects in Christian art arising from visions received by either Saint Catherine of Alexandria or Saint Catherine…
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17C French Ivory Relief, Saint Sebastian 02 Ivory Carvings, from Bible stories! 17th Century. With Footnote, # 15
17th century carved ivory relief depicting St. Sebastian being released from the tree. According to tradition, he was rescued by Irene of Rome. In this unusual depiction, he is shown being untied by cherubs. His body shows several puncture marks from the arrows that were shot into him… Please follow link for full…
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Ángel Zárraga, Votive Offering 01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretation of the bible, With Footnotes – 154
Ángel Zárraga (Mexican Painter 1886 – 1946) Votive Offering [Saint Sebastian], c. 1912 Oil on canvas, Height: 1,850 mm (72.83 in). Width: 1,345 mm (52.95 in). Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City, Mexico A votive offering is one or more objects displayed or deposited, without the intention of recovery or use, in a sacred place for…
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01 Works, RELIGIOUS ART – CONTEMPORARY & 20th Century Interpretation of the Bible! With Footnotes – 18
Julian Schnabel, Born in 1951, 1975–1979. St. Sebastian Oil, wax, modelling paste on canvas 281.9 x 167.6 cm Oko Gallery 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 to be led to…
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05 Paintings, RELIGIOUS ART – Interpretations of the Bible! by The Old Masters, With Footnotes # 70
The Master of the Figdor St Eustache ACTIVE IN ROMAGNA AT THE END OF THE 15TH CENTURY THE MARTYRDOM OF SAINT SEBASTIAN Oil on panel, maroflauged 88.3 x 65.3 cm.; 34 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. Private collection Saint Sebastian (died c. 288 AD) was an early Christian saint and martyr. Sebastian had prudently concealed his faith,…
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