Who painted Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus?

Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus was painted by Adam Brenner in 1835.

Where can I see Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus?

Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus?

Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus is associated with Biedermeier.

Can I buy a print of Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus?

Museum-quality prints of Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus

Adam Brenner , 1835

Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Adam Brenner. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Technique & Style

The dimensions recorded in the catalogue are 126 cm in height by 158 cm in width, confirming a substantial format typical of religious compositions.

The work is executed in oil paint on canvas, a standard support for easel painting in the early 19th century. The dimensions recorded in the catalogue are 126 cm in height by 158 cm in width, confirming a substantial format typical of religious compositions. The handling of brushwork and the restrained palette reflect a conservative academic style, while the depiction of Saint Stephen aligns with the iconographic expectations of the period.

The painting remains part of the Belvedere collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it is displayed as a representative example of religious art from 1835.

History & Provenance

The oil painting Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus was created by Adam Brenner in 1835. Executed on canvas, the work measures 126 cm in height and 158 cm in width. The piece originated as a religious composition depicting the burial of Saint Stephen.

It is currently held in the collection of the Belvedere, which is associated with the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.

The painting is held in the collection of the Belvedere, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.

Its inventory or accession identifier is not specified in the provided sources.

The work is listed with dimensions of 126 cm in height and 158 cm in width.

Overview

Adam Brenner’s 1835 oil on canvas, titled Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus, presents a small outdoor gathering centered on the burial of Saint Stephen. The composition is anchored by five figures whose expressions range from solemn to anxious, set against a modest landscape of a tree, distant structures, and an unobtrusive sky. The work is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The scene captures the moment after the martyrdom of Stephen, the first Christian deacon, as his companions prepare his burial. A wounded man lies on the ground clutching his chest, suggesting the violence of his death, while another figure holds a round object, perhaps a relic or a symbolic token, offering a visual focus on remembrance and reverence.