Artwork
The Stoning of Saint Stephen
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Johann Georg Dieffenbrunner. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:signed at bottom right in brown ink: GDieffenbrunner; inscribed on mount at bottom center in graphite: Georg Dieffenbrunner
About this work
Overview
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is a drawing created by Johann Georg Dieffenbrunner in 1754, executed in pen and black ink with watercolor over graphite on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, showing the saint surrounded by figures throwing stones, with a prominent cross in the background. Stephen's outstretched arms convey a mix of pain and calm, while the surrounding figures display varied emotions.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by muted colors, predominantly browns and grays, and exhibits the emotional intensity and dramatic flair associated with the Romanticism style.
Artist & collection
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