1455
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The Entombment of the Virgin with Saint Bartholomew (left) and a Female Saint (right) is a 1455 unspecified by Giovanni di Paolo, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting is divided into three sections. The left section shows a bearded man wearing a white shirt and a dark robe, with his hands clasped together in front of him. The right section depicts a woman in a red robe and a head covering, with her hands clasped together in front of her. The central section features a stone sarcophagus with a woman lying inside, covered by a red and white cloth. Two men in yellow robes are leaning over the sarcophagus. The background of the central section shows a mountain range under a blue sky. The overall style of the painting is medieval, with a focus on religious themes. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, look up Giovanni di Paolo.
Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia was an Italian painter, working primarily in Siena, becoming a prolific painter and illustrator of manuscripts, including Dante's texts.
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