Historiated- adj.- Adorned with the figures of humans or animals, often with foliage, and often for narrative purposes. Used especially of initial letters in manuscripts and of the capitals of columns.

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Posted on 7th January 2012
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Tags: arrows, catholicism, martyr, niels osthorst, saint, saint sebastian, sebastian, painting,
sintsebastiaan:

Niels Osthorst (1976-): “St Sebastian” (2005). Acrylic on canvas, 50x60cm. 

sintsebastiaan:

Niels Osthorst (1976-): “St Sebastian” (2005). Acrylic on canvas, 50x60cm. 

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