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Saint Sebastian

late 15th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Saint Sebastian
  • Date: late 15th century
  • Geography: Made in possibly Tyrol, Austria
  • Culture: Northern European
  • Medium: European poplar, paint, gesso
  • Dimensions: Overall: 49 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 9 7/8 in. (125.1 x 31.4 x 25.1 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Wood
  • Credit Line: The Cloisters Collection, 1961
  • Object Number: 61.15.2
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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