St Stephen
Figure
1500-1520 (made)
1500-1520 (made)
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Place of origin |
Benedetto Buglioni is said to have learned the art of enamelled terracotta from a woman employed in Andrea della Robbia's house. He appears to have worked in Florence at the same time as Andrea, but the products of his workshop are considered both technically and artistically inferior.
Saint Stephen's life is described in the Acts of the Apostles. He is one of the earliest deacons. He was accused of speaking blasphemous words against the God of Moses and was taken in front of the Sanhedrin. His accusers expelled him from the city and stoned him. He is the earliest Christian martyr.
Saint Stephen's life is described in the Acts of the Apostles. He is one of the earliest deacons. He was accused of speaking blasphemous words against the God of Moses and was taken in front of the Sanhedrin. His accusers expelled him from the city and stoned him. He is the earliest Christian martyr.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | St Stephen (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Enamelled terracotta |
Brief description | Partially enamelled terracotta statuette of St. Stephens. From the workshop of Benedetto Buglioni, Florentine, late 15th or early 16ht century |
Physical description | Statuette in polychrome enamelled terracotta, the head and hands left unglazed. He stands, holding book and palm, in a long blue dalmatic, with stones on his shoulder and head; on a grey base |
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Gallery label | 2414-1856
St Stephen
Terracotta, partially enamelled
Workshop of Benedetto Buglioni (1459/60-1521)
Florentine; late 15th or early 16th century
Benedetto Buglioni is said to have learned the art of enamelled terracotta from a woman employed in Andrea della Robbia's house. He appears to have worked in Florence at the same time as Andrea, but the products of his workshop are considered both technically and artistically inferior. The saint is shown with his attribute, the rocks with which he was stoned, and holding a martyr's palm. A companion piece of St Anthony the Abbot is displayed nearby.(2004) |
Historical context | Benedetto Buglioni is said to have learned the art of enamelled terracotta from a woman employed in Andrea della Robbia's house. He appears to have worked in Florence at the same time as Andrea, but the products of his workshop are considered both technically and artistically inferior. |
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Summary | Benedetto Buglioni is said to have learned the art of enamelled terracotta from a woman employed in Andrea della Robbia's house. He appears to have worked in Florence at the same time as Andrea, but the products of his workshop are considered both technically and artistically inferior. Saint Stephen's life is described in the Acts of the Apostles. He is one of the earliest deacons. He was accused of speaking blasphemous words against the God of Moses and was taken in front of the Sanhedrin. His accusers expelled him from the city and stoned him. He is the earliest Christian martyr. |
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Accession number | 2414-1856 |
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Record created | March 27, 2006 |
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