The Stoning of Saint Stephen

About this work

This sketch shows a chaotic crowd throwing rocks at a man kneeling in the center. Around him, people of all sizes—some standing, some climbing—reach up with stones. The man looks upward, his arms outstretched. The background is rough, with quick lines for trees and buildings, and the colors are muted, mostly browns and grays with a few pink and blue touches. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show movement and urgency. The scene looks rushed, like it’s happening fast. The paper itself has a textured, aged look, almost like it’s part of the drawing. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement next.