Martirio di S. Bartolomeo 1355

"Martirio di S. Bartolomeo" (Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew) is a 1355 tempera painting by the Italian artist Giovanni da Milano. The painting, likely intended for a devotional setting, depicts the brutal execution of Saint Bartholomew. His skin is being flayed from his body while he is still tied to a wooden cross, a detail that emphasizes the severity of the saint's suffering. The expressive figures and intense use of color are characteristic of the late Gothic style that was prevalent in Milan during the 14th century.