Artwork
Saint Stephen
Saint Stephen is an unspecified painting by the Early Renaissance artist Gherardo Starnina. It dates from 1410 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Saint Stephen' is a work by Gherardo Starnina, a Florentine artist, created around 1410 during the early Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Stephen, a significant religious figure, dressed in a blue robe with a pink lining, holding a black book and a golden staff. His attire and the staff symbolize his religious role, potentially signifying his status as a deacon or connection to the divine.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a warm, beige background and a stylized representation of the saint, with a halo and crown-like hairstyle, reflecting the devotional art traditions of the period.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, having been created by Starnina, who was trained under Antonio Veneziano and Agnolo Gaddi and worked on notable projects like the Castellani Chapel frescos in Florence's Santa Croce.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gherardo Starnina (c. 1360–1413) was an Italian painter from Florence in the Quattrocento era. According to the biographer Giorgio Vasari, Starnina initially trained with Antonio Veneziano, then with Agnolo Gaddi. He is…
