Saint Irene Tending to Saint Sebastian by Theodoor Rombouts. Saint Irene and an attendant carefully tend to the wounded Saint Sebastian, removing arrows from his body in a classical landscape.

Saint Irene Tending to Saint Sebastian

Theodoor Rombouts

1635 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Baroque scene depicting the compassionate rescue and tending of Saint Sebastian.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Created around 1635 by Flemish master Theodoor Rombouts, this painting captures a poignant moment of mercy from the life of Saint Sebastian. The work is a masterclass in Baroque technique, featuring dramatic lighting, rich drapery, and a complex figurative arrangement set against a twilight landscape.

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