The Martyrdom Of Saint Bartholomew Italian School, 17th Century From A Model By J. De Ribera

The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew Italian school, 17th century from a model by Jusepe de Ribera. Oil on panel
The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, a particularly bloody event that has inspired numerous artists throughout history.
The work is created following the model of Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish painter who arrived in Naples in the 17th century. The Italian school painter is probably to be found in the Neapolitan area, is directly inspired by the dramatic realism of Ribera, and skillfully renders the pain and suffering of the martyr, rendered with technical skill and evident pictorial sensitivity.
The work originally also reflected the Spanish artist's desire to gain the support of important Neapolitan families, through the representation of a religious subject with a strong emotional impact.
The theme of the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew was particularly popular in Baroque art, as it allowed artists to express pathos and drama.
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is celebrated on August 24th, and is the patron saint of the city of Benevento, which houses his relics, and is also the protector of those suffering from skin diseases and
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The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew Italian school, 17th century from a model by Jusepe de Ribera. Oil on panel
The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, a particularly bloody event that has inspired numerous artists throughout history.
The work is created following the model of Jusepe de Ribera, a Spanish painter who arrived in Naples in the 17th century. The Italian school painter is probably to be found in the Neapolitan area, is directly inspired by the dramatic realism of Ribera, and skillfully renders the pain and suffering of the martyr, rendered with technical skill and evident pictorial sensitivity.
The work originally also reflected the Spanish artist's desire to gain the support of important Neapolitan families, through the representation of a religious subject with a strong emotional impact.
The theme of the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew was particularly popular in Baroque art, as it allowed artists to express pathos and drama.
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle is celebrated on August 24th, and is the patron saint of the city of Benevento, which houses his relics, and is also the protector of those suffering from skin diseases and dermatologists.
The painting has some minor defects visible from the photos, but in general it is in a good state of integrity, without a frame, the panel (hard woodwalnut) measures 38.5x50 thickness 2 cm approx.
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The painting has some minor defects visible in the photos, but in general it is in a good state of integrity, without a frame, the board (hard woodwalnut) measures 38.5x50, thickness 2 cm approx.