Copy after The Expulsion of St Stephen and The Martyrdom of St Stephen, Fra Angelico in the Niccoline Chapel (Vatican, Rome)

Kaiser's watercolour copy reflects the expressive technique characteristic of Fra Angelico's later work, distinct from his earlier, more restrained style seen in the Convento di San Marco cycle. The copy aims to capture the vividness of the original frescoes.

Commissioned by the Arundel Society in 1878, this copy was part of a broader effort to popularize Italian Old Masters and 'primitives' among a wider audience in the late 19th century. The original frescoes were painted by Fra Angelico between 1447 and 1451 in Rome.

The piece embodies the Victorian era's renewed interest in early Renaissance and pre-Renaissance European art. The Arundel Society's initiative to reproduce such works facilitated access to religious and artistic heritage for a broader, non-elite public.

While primarily a reproductive work, Kaiser's copy contributes to the enduring visibility of Fra Angelico's oeuvre and the historical effort to democratize access to renowned artworks, reflecting the educational and cultural aspirations of its time.