The Martyrdrom of Saint Stephen, kneeling at center while persecutors throw stones at him, three angels holding a laurel wreath overhead, and Christ and God the Father in the clouds at upper left

Phillip Joseph Tassaert Flemish

After Peter Paul Rubens Flemish

ca. 1756–68

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: The Martyrdrom of Saint Stephen, kneeling at center while persecutors throw stones at him, three angels holding a laurel wreath overhead, and Christ and God the Father in the clouds at upper left
Artist: Phillip Joseph Tassaert (Flemish, Antwerp 1732–1803 London)
Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)
Date: ca. 1756–68
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 19 13/16 × 12 15/16 in. (50.3 × 32.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.7118
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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