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The 51 Most Famous Fra Bartolommeo Paintings, Each One of a Kind

Opdateret oktober 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 51 værker af Fra Bartolommeo i vores katalog

In short

Worship of Venus (1516) is the Fra Bartolommeo painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze. After it, the eye goes to Last Judgment (1499) and Noli Me Tangere (1506). Among the 51 works of Fra Bartolommeo in our catalog, these 51 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.

1472 – 1517, Prato High renaissance Flest værker: Galleria degli Uffizi

Top 10 paintings by Fra Bartolommeo, through the gallery's eye

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Worship of Venus (1516) af Fra Bartolommeo

Worship of Venus

1516 · Chalk · Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze

Fra Bartolomeo’s “Worship of Venus,” painted in 1516 and currently residing within the hallowed halls of the Galleria degli Uffizi, is more than just a depiction of a classical myth; it's a vibrant snapshot of Renaissance humanism, artistic innovation, and the enduring fascination with beauty. This chalk drawing, rendered with a remarkable sensitivity to light and shadow – a hallmark of Fra Bartolomeo’s style – transports us to a bustling…

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Last Judgment (1499) af Fra Bartolommeo

Last Judgment

1499 · Fresco · Convent of San Marco, Firenze

To stand before Fra Bartolomeo’s fresco of the Last Judgment is to confront the sublime terror and ultimate promise of human existence. This monumental work, executed around 1499, is not merely a depiction of an afterlife event; it is a profound theological meditation rendered in breathtaking color and dramatic composition. The scene unfolds with overwhelming energy, centering on the figure of Christ, who presides over the final reckoning. One feels…

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Noli Me Tangere (1506) af Fra Bartolommeo

Noli Me Tangere

1506 · Louvre, Paris

Fra Bartolomeo's “Noli Me Tangere,” painted around 1506, transcends mere depiction; it embodies the profound spiritual essence of the High Renaissance. This serene tableau captures a pivotal scene from Holy Scripture – Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene confronting each other at the tomb after his resurrection – offering viewers an unparalleled glimpse into faith’s transformative power.

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The Incarnation with Six Saints (1515) af Fra Bartolommeo

The Incarnation with Six Saints

1515 · Acrylic On Canvas · Louvre, Paris

Fra Bartolomeo's "The Incarnation with Six Saints," painted in 1515, is more than just a religious depiction; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of faith, hierarchy, and the profound mystery at the heart of Christian belief. Measuring a modest 96 x 76 cm, this painting transcends its size to offer a glimpse into the contemplative atmosphere favored by Florentine artists of the High Renaissance. The scene unfolds within a richly detailed…

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The Adoration of the Christ Child (detail) (1499) af Fra Bartolommeo

The Adoration of the Christ Child (detail)

1499 · Tempera · Galleria Borghese, Rom

Fra Bartolomeo’s “The Adoration of the Christ Child,” completed in 1499, stands as a testament to the artistic fervor of Florence during the High Renaissance. Currently residing within the Galleria Borghese, Rome, this tempera painting on wood transcends mere depiction; it embodies a profound meditation on faith and humility—themes central to humanist thought at the time.

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Madonna and Child (1516) af Fra Bartolommeo

Madonna and Child

1516 · Oil On Panel · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wien

The air feels still around the figures, held in a soft, directional light that spills from the left. A mother and her infant are caught in a private exchange, their faces illuminated against a deep, shadowy background that pulls all attention toward them. The Madonna leans inward, her gaze fixed upon the child with a look of serene contemplation. Her skin possesses a smooth, natural warmth, while the deep reddish-orange…

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Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel (1512) af Fra Bartolommeo

Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel

1512 · Oil · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

The composition unfolds within a hazy, atmospheric landscape, rendered in muted earth tones of ochre and sienna. At the center, a female figure draped in loosely gathered cloth holds an infant of considerable age, while a second youthful figure interacts at her feet. To the side, Adam is rendered in profile, his form remaining a drawn element without full tonal variation. This unfinished state reveals the artist's process, showing light…

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Portrait of a Man (1507) af Fra Bartolommeo

Portrait of a Man

1507 · Oil On Panel · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Step closer and observe the man before us. He sits in a medium close-up, his gaze directed slightly to the right, away from the viewer, as if caught in a moment of private thought. There is a certain dignity in his posture, a stillness that suggests a life of reflection. The composition centers him against a landscape that recedes into the distance through subtle atmospheric perspective. You can see the…

Fra Bartolommeo's famous paintings, numbers 11 to 51

11Penitent saint Jerome (1498) af Fra BartolommeoPenitent saint Jerome1498 · Gemäldegalerie 12Assumption of Mary (1508) af Fra BartolommeoAssumption of Mary1508 · Gemäldegalerie 13The Madonna and Child in a landscape with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist (1516) af Fra BartolommeoThe Madonna and Child in a landscape with Saint Elizabeth and the Infant Saint John the Baptist1516 14Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Two Putti (recto); Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a Putto (verso) (1505) af Fra BartolommeoMadonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Two Putti (recto); Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a Putto (verso)1505 · Metropolitan Museum of Art 15The Rest on the Flight into Egypt with St. John the Baptist (1509) af Fra BartolommeoThe Rest on the Flight into Egypt with St. John the Baptist1509 · J. Paul Getty Museum 16Annunciation (1497) af Fra BartolommeoAnnunciation1497 · Duomo 17Madonna and Child with Saint Anne and the patron saints of Florence (1510) af Fra BartolommeoMadonna and Child with Saint Anne and the patron saints of Florence1510 · Nationalmuseet i Warszawa 18Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist (detail) (1504) af Fra BartolommeoVision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist (detail)1504 · Galleria degli Uffizi 19The Holy Family with St John the Baptist (1506) af Fra BartolommeoThe Holy Family with St John the Baptist1506 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum 20Rest on the Flight into Egypt (1500) af Fra BartolommeoRest on the Flight into Egypt1500 · Palazzo Vescovile 21Madonna della Misericordia (1515) af Fra BartolommeoMadonna della Misericordia1515 · Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi 22Christ Crowned with Thorns af Fra BartolommeoChrist Crowned with ThornsConvent of San Marco 23Mary with Child af Fra BartolommeoMary with ChildGemäldegalerie 24The Holy Family with Saint John the Baptist af Fra BartolommeoThe Holy Family with Saint John the BaptistNational Gallery of Ireland 25deathbed of the Virgin af Fra Bartolommeodeathbed of the Virgin 26Madonna and Child by Fra Bartolomeo af Fra BartolommeoMadonna and Child by Fra BartolomeoMusée de Grenoble 27Holy Family (1490) af Fra BartolommeoHoly Family1490 · Alte Pinakothek 28Woman kneeling in prayer, seen from behind (study for the figure of St Catherine) af Fra BartolommeoWoman kneeling in prayer, seen from behind (study for the figure of St Catherine)Kupferstichkabinett 29Deposition af Fra BartolommeoDepositionMount Stewart 30Presentation of Christ in the Temple (1516) af Fra BartolommeoPresentation of Christ in the Temple1516 · Kunsthistorisches Museum 31Porcia (1490) af Fra BartolommeoPorcia1490 32Minerva (1490) af Fra BartolommeoMinerva1490 33Assumption of the Virgin with St. John the Baptist and St. Catherine of Alexandria (1516) af Fra BartolommeoAssumption of the Virgin with St. John the Baptist and St. Catherine of Alexandria1516 · Museo di Capodimonte 34Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist (1504) af Fra BartolommeoVision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist1504 · Galleria degli Uffizi 35God the Father with Sts Catherine of Siena and Mary Magdalen (1509) af Fra BartolommeoGod the Father with Sts Catherine of Siena and Mary Magdalen1509 · Museo Nazionale di Palazzo Mansi 36Portrait of Girolamo Savonarola (1498) af Fra BartolommeoPortrait of Girolamo Savonarola1498 · Convent of San Marco 37The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena (1511) af Fra BartolommeoThe Marriage of St Catherine of Siena1511 · Louvre 38Madonna and child with saints (1512) af Fra BartolommeoMadonna and child with saints1512 39Mystic Marriage of St Catherine (1512) af Fra BartolommeoMystic Marriage of St Catherine1512 · Galleria Palatina 40The Virgin adoring the Child with Saint Joseph af Fra BartolommeoThe Virgin adoring the Child with Saint JosephNational Gallery 41The Adoration of the Christ Child (1499) af Fra BartolommeoThe Adoration of the Christ Child1499 · Galleria Borghese 42Madonna and Child with Four Angels (1514) af Fra BartolommeoMadonna and Child with Four Angels1514 · Hermitage Museum 43Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist (1497) af Fra BartolommeoMadonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist1497 · Metropolitan Museum of Art 44Grand Council Altarpiece (1510) af Fra BartolommeoGrand Council Altarpiece1510 · San Marco Museum 45Christ with the Four Evangelists (1516) af Fra BartolommeoChrist with the Four Evangelists1516 · Galleria Palatina 46Prophet Job (1516) af Fra BartolommeoProphet Job1516 · Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze 47The Nativity (1507) af Fra BartolommeoThe Nativity1507 · Art Institute of Chicago 48The Madonna and Child with Saint John af Fra BartolommeoThe Madonna and Child with Saint JohnNational Gallery 49The Annunciation (front), Circumcision and Nativity (back) (1500) af Fra BartolommeoThe Annunciation (front), Circumcision and Nativity (back)1500 · Galleria degli Uffizi 50Lamentation (1511) af Fra BartolommeoLamentation1511 · Galleria Palatina 51Prophet Isaiah (1516) af Fra BartolommeoProphet Isaiah1516 · Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze

Fra Bartolommeo's famous paintings, period by period

The subjects that held Fra Bartolommeo's eye

The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.

The museums that keep Fra Bartolommeo's originals

De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Fra Bartolommeo Malerier fra denne liste
Galleria degli Uffizi, FirenzeGalleria degli Uffizi Firenze 4 Worship of Venus, Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist (detail), Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist
Convent of San Marco, FirenzeConvent of San Marco Firenze 3 Last Judgment, Christ Crowned with Thorns, Portrait of Girolamo Savonarola
Louvre, ParisLouvre Paris 3 Noli Me Tangere, The Incarnation with Six Saints, The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 3 Portrait of a Man, Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Two Putti (recto); Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and a Putto (verso), Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist
Gemäldegalerie, BerlinGemäldegalerie Berlin 3 Penitent saint Jerome, Assumption of Mary, Mary with Child
Galleria Palatina, FirenzeGalleria Palatina Firenze 3 Mystic Marriage of St Catherine, Christ with the Four Evangelists, Lamentation
Galleria Borghese, RomGalleria Borghese Rom 2 The Adoration of the Christ Child (detail), The Adoration of the Christ Child
Kunsthistorisches Museum, WienKunsthistorisches Museum Wien 2 Madonna and Child, Presentation of Christ in the Temple

Fra Bartolommeo across the decades: one unique original for each

Værker per årti

Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.

Fra Bartolommeo's paintings: questions for the gallery

What is the single most famous work of Fra Bartolommeo?Reveal the answer

Worship of Venus (1516), Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze. Last Judgment (1499) and Noli Me Tangere (1506) come next.

At what age did Fra Bartolommeo create Worship of Venus?Reveal the answer

44 years old: Worship of Venus dates from 1516, and Fra Bartolommeo was born in 1472.

Which ten paintings by Fra Bartolommeo are the most famous?Reveal the answer

Worship of Venus, Last Judgment, Noli Me Tangere, The Incarnation with Six Saints, The Adoration of the Christ Child (detail), Madonna and Child, Adam and Eve with Cain and Abel, Portrait of a Man, The Madonna and Child og Holy Family. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.

How many works by Fra Bartolommeo are known?Reveal the answer

Our catalog holds 51 works by Fra Bartolommeo, dated from 1490 to 1516.

Where can the most famous Fra Bartolommeo originals be seen?Reveal the answer

Mostly in Galleria degli Uffizi (Firenze), Convent of San Marco (Firenze) og Louvre (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.

During which period did Fra Bartolommeo create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer

In 1510s: 18 of the 51 works on this page were made then, Worship of Venus among them.

Which famous Fra Bartolommeo painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer

On this page, the earliest is Holy Family (1490) and the latest Worship of Venus (1516).

What subjects did Fra Bartolommeo favour?Reveal the answer

Saints (7), Religious scene (6) og Child (6), across the 51 works on this page.

What materials did Fra Bartolommeo paint with most?Reveal the answer

Oil On Panel, for 9 of the 51 works on this page.

Which movement does the work of Fra Bartolommeo belong to?Reveal the answer

High renaissance, judging by the originals on this page.

What Fra Bartolommeo originals can I see at the Galleria degli Uffizi?Reveal the answer

Worship of Venus, Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist (detail) og Vision of St Bernard with Sts Benedict and John the Evangelist: the Galleria degli Uffizi, Firenze holds 4 of the works on this page.

Where can I order a hand-painted Fra Bartolommeo reproduction?Reveal the answer

Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.

Fra Bartolommeo: a portrait of the artist

Tidligt liv og kunstnerisk dannelse i Firenze

Født som Baccio della Porta den 28. marts 1472 i den toscanske by Savignano di Prato, var Fra Bartolomeos tidlige liv gennemsyret af den levende kunstneriske atmosfære i renæssancens Italien. Selve kælenavnet ”Baccio della Porta” – som betyder ”Portens kys” – antyder en ydmyg begyndende, da hans familie boede nær San Pier Gattolini-porten. Hans formelle uddannelse begyndte omkring 1483 eller 1484, da han trådte ind i værkstedet hos Cosimo Rosselli, en højt respekteret florentinsk maler kendt for sine omfattende freskocyklusser. Dette læretid gav et afgørende fundament i periodens tekniske færdigheder og stilistiske konventioner og eksponerede den unge Baccio for de spirende kunstneriske innovationer, der skyllede gennem Firenze. Det var i denne formative tid, at han begyndte at absorbere principperne om perspektiv, komposition og farve, som senere skulle definere hans egen unikke stil. Fra 1490 eller 1491 forfinede et betydeligt samarbejde med Mariotto Albertinelli yderligere hans evner; deres partnerskab resulterede i fælles bestillinger og en frugtbar udveksling af kunstneriske idéer, hvilket cementerede Baccios position i den florentinske kunstscene.

Savonarolas skygge og en spirituel vækkelse

Slutningen af 1490'erne markerede et vendepunkt i Fra Bartolomeos liv, dybt påvirket af de ildfulde prædikener og moralistiske læresætninger fra Girolamo Savonarola. Den dominikanske munk fordømmelse af verdslig forfængelighed og den opfattede korruption i det florentinske samfund resonerede dybt i Baccio, hvilket fik ham til at stille spørgsmålstegn ved kunstens formål og værdi. Denne spirituelle krise kulminerede i et skelsættende øjeblik: I 1500, dybt bevæget af Savonarolas budskab, opgav han maleriet fuldstændigt og trådte ind i Dominikanerklosteret San Marco som munk. Hans mest berømte værk fra denne periode, portrættet af Savonarola malet i 1498, står som et kraftfuldstændigt visuelt vidnesbyrd om reformatorens indflydelse. Intensiteten i Savonarolas blik og kompositionens rå enkelhed afspejler tidens asketiske religiøse klima. I flere år viet Fra Bartolomeo sig udelukkende til det religiøse liv og tilsyneladende forlod sine kunstneriske bestræbelser. Dog ville skæbnen – og klosterordenens behov – snart gribe ind.

Tilbage til lærredet: Højrenæssancens serenitet og Raphaels indflydelse

I 1504, på anmodning fra sine overordnede i klosteret, blev Fra Bartolomeo bedt om at genoptage maleriet og blev leder af San Marco-værkstedet. Dette markerede en bemærkelsesværdig tilbagevenden til den kunstneriske skabelse, men nu transformeret af hans år med spirituel kontemplation. Hans stil begyndte at udvikle sig mod en idealiseret højrenæssance-æstetik, karakteriseret ved serene kompositioner, yndefulde figurer og en mesterlig brug af lys og skygge. ”Sankt Bernards vision” (1507), selvom den nu er i skrøbelig tilstand, eksemplificerer denne nye retning – dens æteriske kvalitet og harmoniske balance siges at have betaget den unge Raphael under hans besøg i Firenze. Et tæt venskab blomstrede mellem de to kunstnere, hvilket fremmede en gensidig udveksling af idéer og teknikker. Fra Bartolomeo opsugede ivrigt Raphaels viden om perspektiv, mens han videregav sin egen ekspertise i farvelægning og den delikate gengivelse af draperier. Dette samarbejde viste sig at være afgørende for formningen af begge deres kunstneriske baner. Hans figurer blev mere elegante, gennemsyret af en følelse af indre fred og spirituel nåde, og han fokuserede i stigende grad på at indfange de subtile effekter af lyset på formen.

Eftermæle: En pioner inden for landskab og religiøs hengivenhed

Fra Bartolomeos bidrag til renæssancens kunst rækker ud over hans religiøse malerier. Han var også en pioner inden for landskabskunst, da han skabte nogle af de tidligste rene landskabsskitser fra Italien – bemærkelsesværdige for deres følsomme observation af naturen og atmosfæriske effekter. Disse tegninger demonstrerer en tidlig interesse i at indfange den naturlige verdens skønhed og varsler senere udviklinger inden for landskabsmaleriet. Gennem hele sin karriere producerede han talrige altertavler til kirker over hele Italien, herunder værker bestilt i Venedig, Lucca og Besançon. Hans sidste værk, en fresko af ”Noli Me Tangere” (Rør mig ikke) ved Pian di Mugnone nær Fiesole, står som en rørende kulmination på hans kunstneriske rejse. Fra Bartolomeos indflydelse på Raphael er ubestridelig og bidrog til udviklingen af højrenæssancens kunst. Han kombinerede på unik vis dyb religiøs hengivenhed med exceptionel kunstnerisk færdighed og skabte værker, der tjente både spirituelle og æstetiske formål. Hans karriere repræsenterer en afgørende overgang fra den tidligere florentinske stil mod de idealiserede former og balancerede kompositioner, der er karakteristiske for højrenæssancen. Fra Bartolomeo døde i Firenze den 31. oktober 1517 og efterlod sig en arv af seren skønhed, spirituel dybde og kunstnerisk innovation, som fortsat vækker ærefrygt og beundring i dag.

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