Departure from Bishop Julian c. 1390

Martino di Bartolomeo's *Departure from Bishop Julian* (c. 1390) is a tempera on poplar panel painting depicting a scene of farewell between a young man in red and a bishop, likely Saint Julian. The scene is framed by a building with a distinctive arched window, suggesting a church, emphasizing the religious context. The detailed costumes and figures, as well as the architectural backdrop, are characteristic of the artist's style, which draws inspiration from earlier Sienese and Florentine traditions. The painting, now housed in the Städel Museum, provides a glimpse into the devotional practices and visual culture of late Medieval Italy.