Cambridge altar retable. Scene: three saints with angels, from left: S. Geminianus, S. Michael, S. Augustinus

Executed in egg tempera, the painting achieves a luminous surface and fine linear detail characteristic of Martini’s Gothic style. Bright pigments delineate the sumptuous robes, while delicate brushwork renders the sheen of metal objects and the ethereal quality of the angels’ drapery.

Created in the early fourteenth century, the retable later entered the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum, where it remains on display. Its attribution to Simone Martini reflects stylistic analysis linking it to his workshop in Siena during the period.

The composition follows the medieval convention of multi-figure altarpieces, arranging saints in separate panels to facilitate devotional focus. The inclusion of local patron saint Geminianus alongside universal figures such as Michael and Augustine reflects a blend of regional and ecclesiastical interests typical of early Italian altar art.