1675
paint
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Dominant colour
The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew is a 1675 paint by Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish Baroque Tenebrist work, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
The painting depicts a man being stretched on a wooden frame, with his arms and legs tied to it. He is shirtless, wearing only a cloth around his waist. A group of people surrounds him, some looking on in concern, while others appear to be participating in the act. The scene is set against a light-colored background. In the foreground, the man's body is contorted in a way that emphasizes his suffering. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and anguish. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish artist known for his dramatic and emotionally charged depictions of religious themes.
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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