Artwork
Saint Stephen Mourned by Saints Gamaliel and Nicodemus
Saint Stephen Mourned by Saints Gamaliel and Nicodemus is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Pensionante del Saraceni. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
About this work
Overview
Saint Stephen Mourned by Saints Gamaliel and Nicodemus is a 1615 oil painting by Pensionante del Saraceni, held at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber scene of mourning around a deceased figure, identified as Saint Stephen, surrounded by Saints Gamaliel and Nicodemus. The atmosphere is one of reverence, with onlookers watching from a hill in the background.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, focusing attention on the central figures through contrasting light and dark.
Artist & collection
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