The artwork titled “The Stoning of Stephen” is a creation by the artist Gustave Doré, rendered within the Romanticism art movement. This piece is part of an illustration genre and belongs to the series known as “The Divine Comedy”.
In the artwork, a dramatic scene unfolds, capturing the harrowing moment of Stephen’s stoning. The setting is characterized by a stark, narrow path flanked by imposing rock walls, creating a visually dramatic backdrop. In the center foreground, Stephen is depicted on the ground, surrounded by a throng of hostile figures, each poised in aggressive posture, reflecting their act of violence. The intricate detailing and intense expressions portrayed by Doré emphasize the brutality and emotional gravity of this biblical event. Stones scattered around Stephen and the fervent crowd, rendered in intricate lines and rich textures, encapsulate the essence of turmoil and fervent aggression characteristic of the moment.
