The Meeting of the Three Kings, with David and Isaiah (recto); The Assumption of the Virgin (verso)

Painted around 1480 , this devotional work by Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece demonstrates the enduring importance of religious painting in the Early Renaissance. Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece brings distinctive artistic vision to the sacred narrative, creating a work that served both devotional and artistic purposes in fifteenth-century European culture. The late fifteenth century saw the rise of great court cultures in Milan, Urbino, and Burgundy, whose princely patrons demanded art of the highest sophistication and learning.

Tempera technique, reflecting earlier traditions, the religious composition demonstrates Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece's skilled technique and careful observation in service of sacred narrative. The figural arrangement draws on established iconographic tradition while the handling of light and color creates emotional resonance.