St Sebastian Antique Hand Embroidered Textile Art | 12.2”
An exquisite antique ecclesiastical textile artwork featuring a hand-embroidered depiction of Saint Sebastian (S. Sebastianus). Executed with extraordinary needle-painting silk shading (long-and-short stitch) and embellished with metallic gold bullion thread for the radiant halo and lettering, the central roundel portrays the saint bound to a tree trunk against a deep blue ground. Framed by a patterned damask silk matting and enclosed in an antique moulded gilt wooden frame (31 x 30 cm), this devotional masterpiece showcases sublime craftsmanship, delicate coloration, and profound historical reverence.
General: The overall height is 12.2 inches (31 cm) and the width is 11.8 inches (30 cm) wide.
Condition: The textile artwork is in good condition with no damage besides age-related wear. Please see the enclosed images.
