The Entombment of the Virgin; (left) St Bartholomew; (right) A female Saint

Executed in tempera, the work exhibits a sense of depth and texture, characteristic of the medium, while the composition balances somber figures with a serene, rolling landscape background.

Created in 1455 by Giovanni di Paolo, the painting's ownership history prior to its current location at the Fitzwilliam Museum is not detailed in available information.

This work reflects the religious themes prevalent in 15th-century Italian art, with the choice of saints and the entombment scene catering to devotional practices of the time.

As part of Giovanni di Paolo's oeuvre, the painting contributes to the understanding of his style and the broader tradition of tempera painting in the Renaissance period.