Da Spedale Della Misericordia, Predella 2, 4, Martirio Di S. Bartolomeo 1370

This tempera panel painting, "Martirio Di S. Bartolomeo", from 1370, is a work by the Italian artist Giovanni da Milano. It depicts the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, a popular subject in Renaissance art. Two figures, one on either side, are pulling at Saint Bartholomew's skin, while he is tied to a cross. The painting's intricate details and gold background are typical of the Late Gothic style, popular during the 14th century. This artwork is a captivating example of Giovanni da Milano's mastery in depicting religious narratives with dramatic intensity.