The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Artwork: The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew
Description: This is a pen and brown ink drawing by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. The drawing is a preparatory sketch for a painting of the same subject. The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, who was flayed alive. The composition is divided into two parts. The upper part shows the saint being taken up into heaven by angels. The lower part shows the executioners and the crowd of onlookers.
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