Artwork
Marter des Hl. Bartholomäus
Marter des Hl. Bartholomäus is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Andrea Boscoli. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Marter des Hl.
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Overview
Marter des Hl. Bartholomäus is a 1594 painting by Andrea Boscoli, a Florentine artist associated with the Mannerist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, showing the saint on a raised platform surrounded by figures in elaborate attire, conveying a dramatic and intense scene.
Technique & Style
Boscoli employs chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to create a sense of depth and highlight the saint's physique, characteristic of his Mannerist style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1594, the painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, reflecting Boscoli's training under Santi di Tito and his brief studies in Rome.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andrea Boscoli (c. 1560 – c. 1606) was an Florentine painter of the Renaissance. He was born in Florence around 1560. He was a pupil of Santi di Tito, probably in the eighth decade of the 16th century. It was perhaps…
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