St. Sebastian

"St. Sebastian" by Raphael, created around 1501–1502, exemplifies a masterful High renaissance Religious painting. This Oil on Wood artwork depicts the early Christian martyr Saint Sebastian, capturing both his physical grace and spiritual resilience. As one of Raphael’s early works, it showcases the artist’s talent for realism and emotional depth. Housed in the Accademia Carrara of Bergamo, Italy, the painting gained renewed attention in 2022 during its inclusion in a special exhibition at the National Gallery in London.