The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian was a Roman soldier who converted to Christianity and was subsequently sentenced to death by Emperor Diocletian. Despite being tied to a tree and shot with arrows, he miraculously survived. He was then nursed back to health by a Christian widow, only to be captured again and beaten to death.
Sebastian's unwavering faith and refusal to renounce his beliefs made him a symbol of martyrdom and a revered saint in the Catholic Church. His story has been depicted in numerous works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and literature.
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Das Martyrium des heiligen Sebastian
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