Martyrdom of St. Stephen

Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Artwork: Martyrdom of St. Stephen
Description: This painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, who was the first Christian martyr. He was stoned to death by a group of Jewish men who were angry that he had preached about Jesus Christ. The painting shows Stephen being stoned, with his body lying on the ground and his head surrounded by a halo. In the background, there is a group of angels and a dove, which represent the Holy Spirit.
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