Saint Stephen
1730s-1740s
Piazzetta captures the intense, upward gaze of Saint Stephen just before his martyrdom, creating a moment of pure divine connection. If you look closely at his hands, you'll see the grim details of his story: he holds a palm frond, the classic symbol of martyrdom, while cradling the very stones used to kill him. Created in the 1730s or 40s, this drawing showcases the emotional intensity of the era, using bright white highlights to make the saint's face glow with heavenly inspiration against the dark, sketchy background.
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