Saint Stephen, king of Hungary Receiving the Legate

Saint Stephen, king of Hungary Receiving the Legate

Pieter Jozef Verhaghen

1770

oil

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of Saint Stephen, the king of Hungary, receiving the legate. The king is dressed in regal attire, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. He is surrounded by other figures, including a bishop and several noblemen. The painting is done in oil paint, with a focus on chiaroscuro, which creates a sense of depth and volume. The use of light and shadow adds to the dramatic effect of the scene. The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore the technique further.

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