Why it matters
Saint Sebastian kneels in an unusual pose that may quote works by masters El Greco admired. It dates from his first decade in Spain.
Did you know?
- It is dated to about 1576–1579.
- Its provenance is largely conjecture.
- It is in Palencia Cathedral.
Based on the Wikipedia article Saint Sebastian (El Greco, 1576–1579) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
