Oak wood statue of St Sebastian

Made:
1520-1530 in Germany
Statue of Saint Sebastian, oak, possible 16th century, German Statue of Saint Sebastian, oak, possible 16th century, German

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Statue of Saint Sebastian, oak, possible 16th century, German
Science Museum Group Collection
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Statue of Saint Sebastian, oak, possible 16th century, German
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Statue of Saint Sebastian, oak, perhaps lower Rhenish, German, 1520-1530

Oak statue of St Sebastian, believed to originate from the lower Rhennish (Rhine) area of Germany, possibly 1501-1600. Little is known for sure about his life, other than that he was a martyr who was buried on the Appian Way near Rome, in the third century. In the middle ages he was invoked against the plague.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634377
Materials:
oak (wood) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 1200 mm x 410 mm x 360 mm,
glass case: 1435 mm x 569 mm x 570 mm,
type:
statue
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust