Pala di Sant Agostino (St. Bartolomeo) 1523

Pietro Perugino's "Pala di Sant Agostino (St. Bartolomeo)" depicts St. Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles, holding a flaying knife and a book, symbols of his martyrdom and his evangelist role. Painted in 1523, the work is a testament to Perugino's late style, characterized by a meticulous rendering of details and subtle tonal variations. The composition is straightforward, focusing on the saint's contemplative gaze and the calm serenity of the background, creating a contemplative and devotional atmosphere.