Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew (imitator)

Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew (imitator) is a painting created between 1591 and 1652 by Jusepe de Ribera. It is housed in the Alte Pinakothek. The painting measures 1.113 meters in width and 1.005 meters in height.

The artwork depicts a scene of the martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew. A central figure, Saint Bartholomew, is shown with his arms raised, appearing to be in pain or distress. Another figure, dressed in darker clothing, is positioned closer to the viewer, seemingly interacting with or attending to the saint. There are additional figures partially visible in the background, suggesting a crowd or onlookers. The overall style is dark and dramatic, characteristic of Baroque painting.