The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara

German 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a scene with two figures. One figure is holding a sword above the other figure who is kneeling with clasped hands. The setting appears to be in a medieval style, possibly depicting a mythological or historical context. The upper figure wears a red hat and blue robe, while the kneeling figure wears a red gown with a halo-like circle above their head. In the background, there is a tower-like structure, rolling green fields, and a blue sky. The painting is framed with an orange border.