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The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew - Tiepolo

Date :
1722
Type of image :
Peinture sur toile
Dimensions (HxL cm) :
167x139
Storage Location :

Description

J. de Voragine cites contradictory sources, some claiming that Bartholomew was flayed by King Astyages, to punish him for having converted his brother, others asserting that he was crucified (Saint Theodore), or beheaded. "These different opinions can be reconciled by saying that he was first crucified, then taken down from the cross before dying, and that to add to his tortures, he was flayed and finally had his head cut off." (GF, t2, p. 129.)

Indexed items :
Scène à trois
Personnage de dos
Main masquant le visage
La scène est observée par effraction
Textual Sources :
J. de Voragine, La Légende dorée, Saint Barthélémy

Technical Data

Notice #000800

Image HD

Past ID :
A0119
Image editing :
Scanner
Image Origin :
Collection particulière