Return of the Saint and Burning of the Changeling c. 1390

Martino di Bartolomeo’s *Return of the Saint and Burning of the Changeling* (c. 1390), now in the Städel Museum, depicts the story of a saint who was kidnapped and replaced by a changeling. The work is a vibrant and detailed example of Italian Gothic painting, featuring a variety of figures within an architectural setting. The artist skillfully employs color to highlight the drama of the scene, with the red and yellow hues of the saint's garments contrasting sharply with the blue and green tones of the other characters. The painting, which measures 70.0 x 59.0 x 2.4 cm, exemplifies the narrative storytelling style popular in medieval art.