Who painted Saint Bartholomew?

Saint Bartholomew was painted by Jusepe de Ribera in 1630-01-01.

Where can I see Saint Bartholomew?

Saint Bartholomew is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Saint Bartholomew?

Saint Bartholomew is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Can I buy a print of Saint Bartholomew?

Museum-quality prints of Saint Bartholomew are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saint Bartholomew

Jusepe de Ribera , 1630

Saint Bartholomew is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

By focusing on the figure of the apostle and this specific attribute, the artwork visually represents the narrative of his sacrifice.

Jusepe de Ribera's 1630 painting, Saint Bartholomew, is a religious work depicting the Apostle Bartholomew as its main subject. The composition centers on the saint accompanied by a knife, the instrument traditionally associated with his martyrdom. By focusing on the figure of the apostle and this specific attribute, the artwork visually represents the narrative of his sacrifice.

The piece serves as a devotional image within the genre of religious art, emphasizing the identity and fate of the depicted saint.

Technique & Style

The work is an oil painting on canvas, depicting the apostle Bartholomew with a knife, reflecting its religious genre. It measures 77 cm in height and 64 cm in width, created in 1630. The painting was executed in Madrid and originally belonged to Ferdinand VII of Spain before entering the collection of the Museo del Prado.

History & Provenance

Jusepe de Ribera executed the oil painting Saint Bartholomew in 1630. Created on canvas, the work depicts the apostle holding a knife, a traditional attribute associated with his martyrdom. Historical records indicate that the Spanish monarch Ferdinand VII once held ownership of the piece.

The painting subsequently entered the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid, where it remains part of the institution's holdings of religious art.

Overview

Created circa 1630 by the Spanish Baroque painter Jusepe de Ribera, this oil painting depicts the apostle Bartholomew. Executed during Ribera’s productive period in Naples, the work exemplifies the dramatic intensity characteristic of early Italian Baroque. It is presently part of the Museo del Prado’s collection in Madrid.