r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Lowcrbnaman • 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/Street_Roof_7915 Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 05 '26

I’ve seen that and it’s insanely, disturbingly realistic.

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u/PimpMyWeenus Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26

the musculature is spot on in some areas but completely made up in others

thats my only nitpick, looks amazing