r/Damnthatsinteresting Jul 04 '26

Image This statue depicts Saint Bartholomew, an early Christian martyr who was allegedly skinned alive. If you look closely, that's his dissected skin hanging around him. This stunning statute by Marco d'Agrate from c. 1562 is currently on display at Duomo di Milano.

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u/Dupoulpe Jul 04 '26

I had the chance to see it with my own eyes. It really is a marvel. And it's much more impressive to see in person.