Martirio di S. Bartolomeo 1749

"Martirio di S. Bartolomeo" (Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew) is a 1749 oil painting by Italian artist Pompeo Batoni. The painting depicts the moment of Saint Bartholomew's martyrdom, showing the saint being flayed alive. The scene is set in a forested landscape, and the figures are rendered with dramatic realism. Batoni, known for his historical and religious paintings, uses strong chiaroscuro to highlight the suffering of the saint and the brutality of his executioners. This powerful and disturbing image was likely intended to inspire awe and piety in the viewer.