Artwork
The Stoning of Saint Stephen
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is an etching on laid paper created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo in 1766. It is a print depicting a dramatic religious scene.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows Saint Stephen being stoned to death, surrounded by a chaotic crowd. Stephen, dressed in a white robe, looks serenely upwards, contrasting with the turmoil around him. The scene is set against a cityscape with a cloudy sky, conveying a sense of violence and turmoil.
Technique & Style
Tiepolo's use of etching on laid paper achieves a high level of detail and texture, adding depth and emotion to the scene. The interplay of light and shadow enhances the dramatic effect of the composition.
Context
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo was part of a family of artists; his father, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, was a painter, and his brother, Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo, also pursued a career in art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
