Saint Sebastian

Executed as a woodcut, the image relies on bold, incised lines to delineate the arrows, the contorted anatomy, and the chaotic mass of figures. Baldung’s handling of the medium showcases a dynamic, almost Mannerist exaggeration of movement, with stark contrasts that heighten the drama of the scene.

Created during the German Renaissance, the print reflects Baldung’s apprenticeship with Albrecht Dürer and his subsequent development of a distinctive, expressive graphic style. It forms part of a larger series of religious prints produced by the artist, illustrating his dual engagement with sacred subjects and secular commissions.