The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew by Jusepe de Ribera. A dramatic Baroque oil painting showing Saint Bartholomew tied by one wrist, gazing upward with tension as an executioner holds a knife nearby.

The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

Jusepe de Ribera

1634 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intense and atmospheric Baroque masterpiece by Jusepe de Ribera, characterized by striking chiaroscuro and emotional depth.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Office
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Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Aged gold, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1634 by Jusepe de Ribera, this dramatic work captures the spiritual tension of Saint Bartholomew’s martyrdom through the masterful use of tenebrism. The composition highlights the powerful anatomical rendering and the psychological weight of the encounter, serving as a definitive example of Spanish Baroque realism from the National Gallery of Art collection.

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