St. Sebastian
Statue
second half of 17th century (made)
second half of 17th century (made)
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This is a life-size statuette of St. Sebastian made in South Netherlands, in the second half of the 17th century, by a follower of the sculptor Artus Quellinus II (b. 1625; d. 1700). It is believed that the figure was originally painted.
There is another version in the Musée Communal at Brussels in the same scale in unpainted wood. In the church of St James (Antwerp), is a reduced version (ca. 50 cm) in unpainted wood.
There is another version in the Musée Communal at Brussels in the same scale in unpainted wood. In the church of St James (Antwerp), is a reduced version (ca. 50 cm) in unpainted wood.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | St. Sebastian (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Limewood |
| Brief description | Statue, limewood, St Sebastian, South Netherlandish, second half of 17th century |
| Physical description | The Saint stands with his right foot slightly advanced, his right arm raised and his left behind his back. He is naked except for drapery round his loins. One end of the drapery falls behind his legs, the other is carried up over his right arm. His arms and one foot are bound to the stump of an oak tree which terminates in foliage above his head. Probably originally painted. |
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| Object history | Bought from £60 from Mrs. B. Barkness (?), Sheffield. The figure had belonged to vendor's grandfather, a monumental mason. Historical significance: There is another version in the Musée Communal at Brussels in the same scale in unpainted wood. In the church of St James (Antwerp), is a reduced version (ca. 50 cm) in unpainted wood. |
| Summary | This is a life-size statuette of St. Sebastian made in South Netherlands, in the second half of the 17th century, by a follower of the sculptor Artus Quellinus II (b. 1625; d. 1700). It is believed that the figure was originally painted. There is another version in the Musée Communal at Brussels in the same scale in unpainted wood. In the church of St James (Antwerp), is a reduced version (ca. 50 cm) in unpainted wood. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.67-1949 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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