St. Sebastian Tended by Irene and her Maid

Hendrick ter Brugghen's Saint Sebastian Tended by Irene (1625) is an oil-on-canvas Baroque religious painting that vividly captures the biblical scene of Saint Sebastian, after being rescued by Saint Irene and her maid following his martyrdom attempt. The painting exemplifies the dramatic use of light and chiaroscuro characteristic of Dutch Golden Age painting influenced by Caravaggio. As an important piece of Italianate Baroque influence in Dutch art, it skillfully combines religious subject matter with intense emotional and visual depth, showcasing Ter Brugghen’s mastery on the canvas and his connection to the Utrecht Caravaggisti.