Martyrium of saint Andrew
1387
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1387
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
The painting depicts a scene of Saint Andrew being crucified on an X-shaped cross. He is shown with his arms outstretched and his legs crossed, wearing a loincloth. To the left, a group of men are gathered, some of whom are dressed in robes and others in armor. On the right side, two men are standing, one holding a shield and the other a spear. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color. In the foreground, a man is kneeling, looking up at Saint Andrew. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Giovanni del Biondo.
