Artwork
De heilige Bartholomeus
De heilige Bartholomeus is an oil painting by the Gothic painting artist Master of the High Altar of Saint Jacob's in Nuremberg. It dates from 1360 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
De heilige Bartholomeus is a 1360 oil painting attributed to the Master of the High Altar of Saint Jacob's in Nuremberg, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Bartholomeus in a red robe and black undergarment, holding a knife and touching his head, set against a gold background with an illegible text within a large 'S', possibly representing a biblical passage or symbol associated with the saint.
Technique & Style
The use of a gold background and the saint's attire convey importance and reverence, characteristic of religious art from the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Master of the High Altar of Saint Jacob's in Nuremberg
The artist behind the High Altar of Saint Jacob’s in Nuremberg liked to tuck tiny details into gold-leaf backgrounds, look close and you’ll spot a bishop’s ring catching the light or a saint’s sandal scuffed from years of travel.
