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The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew; The Conversion of Saint Paul

Jacopo Palma il Giovane

1592

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious Lamentation of Christ

Dominant colour

The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew; The Conversion of Saint Paul is a 1592 ink by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, a Renaissance work, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Palma il Giovane
When & what style?: 1592 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two scenes: a saint being martyred and another saint converting. It's interesting because the artist used a lot of detail to show the emotions of the people in the scenes. The way the figures are posed and the expressions on their faces tell a story. To learn more about this style, look up the work of artist: Palma il Giovane, Jacopo.