The Stoning of St. Stephen
Plaquette
17th century (made)
17th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This gilt-copper plaquette representing the stoning of St Stephen, is possibly German and made in the 17th century.
St. Stephen kneels in the centre foreground between two men with stones raised above their heads. His right hand lifted, he looks up at Christ and God the Father in the clouds. A boy sits on the left another crouches on the right. Behind these figures there is an open space with a gateway in the near distance. Above in the cloud God the Father with Christ blessing.
St. Stephen kneels in the centre foreground between two men with stones raised above their heads. His right hand lifted, he looks up at Christ and God the Father in the clouds. A boy sits on the left another crouches on the right. Behind these figures there is an open space with a gateway in the near distance. Above in the cloud God the Father with Christ blessing.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Stoning of St. Stephen (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt copper |
| Brief description | Plaquette, gilt copper, the Stoning of St Stephen, possibly German, 17th century |
| Physical description | On this plaquette St. Stephen kneels in the centre foreground between two men with stones raised above their heads. His right hand lifted, hen looks up at Christ and God the Father in the clouds. A boy sits on the left another crouches on the right. Behind these figures there is an open space with a gateway in the near distance. Above in the cloud God the Father with Christ blessing. |
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| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This gilt-copper plaquette representing the stoning of St Stephen, is possibly German and made in the 17th century. St. Stephen kneels in the centre foreground between two men with stones raised above their heads. His right hand lifted, he looks up at Christ and God the Father in the clouds. A boy sits on the left another crouches on the right. Behind these figures there is an open space with a gateway in the near distance. Above in the cloud God the Father with Christ blessing. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.68-1949 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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