Saint Reparata Being Prepared for Execution 1327 - 1348

This tempera painting on panel by Italian artist Bernardo Daddi depicts the martyrdom of Saint Reparata, patron saint of Florence, in 1327. The painting, created in 1327-1348, showcases Daddi's mastery of depicting the scene's emotional intensity. Saint Reparata kneels in the center, her head bowed as she awaits execution. The soldiers surrounding her are depicted with grim determination, highlighting the somberness of the scene. The use of gold leaf background and meticulous detail in the clothing and facial expressions adds to the artwork's solemnity and realism. The painting, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Daddi's talent and the reverence for Saint Reparata in 14th-century Florentine art.