Saint Bartholomew
The Met
Artist: Simone Martini(Italian, Siena, active by 1315–died 1344 Avignon)
Date: ca. 1317–19
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: Overall, with arched top and engaged frame, 11 5/8 x 8 5/8 in. (29.5 x 21.9 cm); painted surface 10 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (26.4 x 19.7 cm)
Credit Line: Maitland F. Griggs Collection, Bequest of Maitland F. Griggs, 1943
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A bearded man with a halo holds a knife and book, gold background, arched frame
Detailed Description
A vertical panel painting depicts a male figure from the waist up, set against a gold background within a dark, arched frame. The man has dark, curly hair and a full brown beard and mustache. His skin has a pale, greenish hue, and he looks slightly to the viewer's right with a neutral expression. A golden halo, intricately patterned with circles and dots, encircles his head. He wears a draped, purple-blue outer robe with wide sleeves, revealing a patterned garment underneath with gold and dark orange motifs visible at his chest and sleeves. In his left hand, he holds a dark blue book with white pages and gold clasps. His right hand holds a long, slender knife with a silver blade pointing upwards and a dark handle. Visible text on the gold background to the left of his head reads "S BARTH", and to the right, "OLOMEV". The gold background shows signs of age and texture. The dark frame curves at the top, enclosing the scene, and a flat gold band forms the bottom edge of the panel.
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