Artwork
The Stoning of Saint Stephen
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Joseph Ignace François Parrocel. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is a 1742 drawing by Joseph Ignace François Parrocel, rendered in pen and brown ink with gray wash over graphite on laid paper. The work depicts a tumultuous scene of martyrdom.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing illustrates the biblical account of Saint Stephen's stoning, with the central figure beset by a crowd. The chaotic composition conveys the intensity and brutality of the event.
Technique & Style
Parrocel employed quick, expressive lines and layered ink to achieve dynamic movement and emotional depth. The sketchy quality suggests a preliminary study for a larger, more detailed work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1742, the drawing's provenance is not detailed here, focusing instead on its creation date and medium.
Context
While not explicitly attributed to a specific movement in the provided facts, the dramatic and dynamic qualities align with characteristics of the Baroque style, which often emphasized intense emotion and movement.
Legacy
The drawing's impact or influence on subsequent artworks is not specified in the available information.
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