The Stoning of Saint Stephen

About this work

This woodcut shows a chaotic crowd throwing rocks at a man on the ground. He’s kneeling, arms raised, while others push forward, their faces twisted in anger. A child stands nearby, holding a small object, and a few figures in the background watch from a distance. The artist used sharp lines and dramatic angles to show the violence. The scene looks like it’s happening in an open area, with a small village in the far background. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.