This painting portrays the charitable act of Saint Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier who, moved by compassion, cut his cloak in half to clothe a shivering beggar. The artwork captures the humility and generosity of Saint Martin as he sits on horseback, draped in a vibrant red cloak, with a sword in hand. The architectural backdrop of stone walls emphasizes the timeless nature of this act of mercy. This powerful depiction reminds viewers of the virtue of charity and echoes the biblical teaching of helping those in need, as in Matthew 25:40: "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."