Martyrdom of St. Stephen
1754
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1754
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a dramatic scene of a man being stoned to death, surrounded by angry figures throwing rocks. The victim is kneeling, arms outstretched, while others above seem to float in a chaotic sky. In the background, a small figure watches from the side, looking uneasy. The artist used sharp contrasts between light and dark to make the action feel intense. The top of the print shows ghostly figures, adding to the sense of struggle and suffering. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works in other art.
