About:This portrait reworks the classic image of ‘Saint Sebastian’ as modern football legend: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7. In classical paintings such as the Italian Early Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna, Sebastian is tied to a column, shot full of arrows for staying true to his Christian faith under a Roman emperor who hated Christians.
Here, Ronaldo takes Sebastian's place – tied to the goalpost at Old Trafford (The Alex Ferguson Stand in the background) Arrows pierce his body, each fletched with tabloid newspaper clippings labeled with words such as "Overpaid," "Diva," "Toxic," "Washed," "Penaldo," and "Ego." They're the shots fired by the press, media, rival fans, and critics who've slated him over the years, especially during his second stint at Manchester United (2021–2022), when the criticism ramped up against him.
The shadowy figures in the foreground are the tabloid "archers" taking their potshots. But Ronaldo stays upright, staring ahead - unbreakable. Into his 40s, he keeps scoring, breaking records, and proving he's the GOAT. Just like Sebastian who survived the arrows, Ronaldo bounces back stronger. This portrait is not just for United or Ronaldo fans. It’s about resilience - standing tall when you are facing criticism and betrayal but never giving up!
Medium: Mixed media print by Louis Sidoli
Colour: Black halftone print on red aluminium
Materials: Brushed aluminium with high gloss finish
Size: 96cm x 143cm Framed
Edition: 7 signed and numbered
Frame: Artwork float mounted in a 6mm wide, 30mm deep walnut frame with a 4 mm shadow gap.
About:This portrait reworks the classic image of ‘Saint Sebastian’ as modern football legend: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7. In classical paintings such as the Italian Early Renaissance master Andrea Mantegna, Sebastian is tied to a column, shot full of arrows for staying true to his Christian faith under a Roman emperor who hated Christians.
Here, Ronaldo takes Sebastian's place – tied to the goalpost at Old Trafford (The Alex Ferguson Stand in the background) Arrows pierce his body, each fletched with tabloid newspaper clippings labeled with words such as "Overpaid," "Diva," "Toxic," "Washed," "Penaldo," and "Ego." They're the shots fired by the press, media, rival fans, and critics who've slated him over the years, especially during his second stint at Manchester United (2021–2022), when the criticism ramped up against him.
The shadowy figures in the foreground are the tabloid "archers" taking their potshots. But Ronaldo stays upright, staring ahead - unbreakable. Into his 40s, he keeps scoring, breaking records, and proving he's the GOAT. Just like Sebastian who survived the arrows, Ronaldo bounces back stronger. This portrait is not just for United or Ronaldo fans. It’s about resilience - standing tall when you are facing criticism and betrayal but never giving up!
Medium: Mixed media print by Louis Sidoli
Colour: Black halftone print on red aluminium
Materials: Brushed aluminium with high gloss finish
Size: 96cm x 143cm Framed
Edition: 7 signed and numbered
Frame: Artwork float mounted in a 6mm wide, 30mm deep walnut frame with a 4 mm shadow gap.