This statue on the right depicts Saint Bartholomew, an early Christian martyr who was allegedly skinned alive. If you look closely, you’ll notice that’s not a robe that he’s holding. It's actually his dissected skin hanging around him. This statute is by Marco d’Agrate, c.1562.
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AUGUST 24: THE APOSTLE WHO WAS SKINNED ALIVE
Saint Bar Tolmay
Apostle and Martyr
Died: 1st century
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