
The Tables of the Master of Terradillos is a set of fourteen panels originally housed int he church of Terradillos, before they were put on display in Salamanca, seven in the University and seven on display in the Old Cathedral. Catherine and Apollonia are shown in one of the panels, while another panel depicts Barbara and Agatha, all painted with a Hispanicized Italian Renaissance flair. In this panel, the martyrs Barbara and Agatha are shown together. In accordance with her story, the tower where Barbara was imprisoned can be seen just behind her left shoulder, and she holds the traditional palm frond of the martyr. A reminder of her decapitation can also be seen in the jagged scar around her neck. According to Agatha's story, her torture included the removal of her breasts, which can be seen at the bottom of the panel. Their stoic faces are witness to their resolute faith, a faith that endured.
Title of Art: Retablo de San Bartolomé
Subjects: Barbara, Agatha
Subject Century: 4th
Ritual Pose/Object: palm branch
Artist: Maestro de Terradillos
Art Form: Painting
Date of Composition: 1530
Exhibit Institution: Palacio Episcopal
Exhibit Location: Salamanca, Spain
VM Image #: 0181
Photographer: Maija Pulliam
Date of Photograph: August 31, 2023