1766
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is a 1766 ink by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a chaotic scene of people throwing stones at a man. The man, Saint Stephen, is at the center, looking up towards the sky. He's dressed in a white robe and has a serene expression on his face. The people around him are in various poses, some with their arms raised, others with their faces contorted in anger. In the background, there's a cityscape with buildings and arches. The sky above is filled with clouds and a few birds flying around. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and violence. The painting's use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene. The artist's skillful use of etching on laid paper creates a sense of texture and detail. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (August 30, 1727 – March 3, 1804) was an Italian painter and printmaker in etching. He was the son of artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and elder brother of Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo.
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