vulnerable and ecstatic
St Sebastian tended by the widow Irene and an angel,
Antonio d'Enrico, called Tanzio da Varallo, ca. 1615 - 1625
"After being riddled with arrows, Sebastian was found by Irene who cared for his wounds. She supports Sebastians body, while an angel carefully draws an arrow from his chest. y adhering to the traditional emphasis on Sebastians beauty', Tanzio rendered him in vibrant colours as vulnerable and ecstatic rather than heroic. Only the shield under his foot still refers to his soldierly courage."
vulnerable and ecstatic
St Sebastian tended by the widow Irene and an angel,
Antonio d'Enrico, called Tanzio da Varallo, ca. 1615 - 1625
"After being riddled with arrows, Sebastian was found by Irene who cared for his wounds. She supports Sebastians body, while an angel carefully draws an arrow from his chest. y adhering to the traditional emphasis on Sebastians beauty', Tanzio rendered him in vibrant colours as vulnerable and ecstatic rather than heroic. Only the shield under his foot still refers to his soldierly courage."