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Lapidation Collection

"Lapidation: A Brutal Form of Martyrdom" Lapidation, also known as stoning, has been a harrowing method of execution throughout history

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Lapidation Collection: The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by
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Lapidation Collection: St. James Minor, from Christ, Mary and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610
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Lapidation Collection: The martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1635 (Etching)
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Lapidation Collection: Martyrdom of St Stephen (engraving)
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Lapidation Collection: Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Blasphemator Lapide. God makes stone a blasphemer of his holy
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Lapidation Collection: The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Chapter 7, Verses 54-60 (engraving)
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Lapidation Collection: Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Representation of the schism of Rehoboam that divided
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Lapidation Collection: Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Death of St Stephen, first Christian martyr, by stoning
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Lapidation Collection: Jupiter ecrase Albion sous une pluie de pierres (engraving)
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Lapidation Collection: Stoning Saint Stephen (terracotta relief stockings)
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Lapidation Collection: the stoning of Saint Etienne, porch of the south facade, cathedral of Saint Vincent de Bayeux
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Lapidation Collection: Martyrdom of Saint Pothin, first eveque of Lyon and first eveque of Gaul under Marc Aurele
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Lapidation Collection: The martyr of St. Stephen (Stephane, Stefano) The stoning of the first Christian martyr in the 1st
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Lapidation Collection: First Christian martyr: 'The stoning of Saint Stephen'Painting by Harmensz Van Rijn Rembrandt
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Lapidation Collection: The Adulterous Wife (oil on canvas)
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Lapidation Collection: St Stephen carrying a martyrs palm frond and the stones used in his martyrdom (engraving)
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Lapidation Collection: Historiated initial E depicting St. Stephen (vellum)
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Lapidation Collection: Purgatorio, Canto 15 : Dantes vision of the stoning of Stephen (saint Etienne)
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Lapidation Collection: The Stoning of Saint Stephen, c. 1470. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
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Lapidation Collection: Christ and the Adulteress [recto], c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
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Lapidation Collection: A Stoning, c. 1420 / 1430. Creator: Unknown
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Lapidation Collection: Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1608 / 1611. Creator: Jacques Callot
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Lapidation Collection: Stoning of Jesus, 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
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Lapidation Collection: Horatio Cocles Saving Himself by Swimming, 16th century. Creator: Diana Mantuana
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Lapidation Collection: STEPHEN STONED / FOUQUET
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Lapidation Collection: The Stoning of Saint Stephen. Artist: Dossi, Battista (ca 1490-1548)
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Lapidation Collection: Stoning of Moses, Joshua and Caleb, Byzantine, early 20th century
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Lapidation Collection: Saint Paul Surrounded Disciples Lapidation Lystra
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Lapidation Collection: The Sermon, Stoning and Entombment of St. Stephen, from the Polyptych of St. Stephen and St
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Lapidation Collection: Stephen Stoned / Fouquet


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"Lapidation: A Brutal Form of Martyrdom" Lapidation, also known as stoning, has been a harrowing method of execution throughout history. This cruel practice involved pelting the condemned individual with stones until death ensued. The haunting depictions in various artworks shed light on the tragic fate that befell many martyrs. One such depiction is Annibale Carracci's painting portraying the stoning of St. Stephen, who became the first Christian martyr in 36 AD. The artist captures the intensity and anguish on St. Stephen's face as he endures this agonizing punishment for his faith. In another artwork titled "The Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, " an etching from 1635 showcases the brutality faced by this courageous figure. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers early Christians encountered while spreading their beliefs. The Bible illustrations found in Royaumont's Old Testament further emphasize lapidation's prominence within religious texts. Zechariah, a High Priest, suffered this gruesome fate at King Joash's command after being taken from his duties. Not limited to biblical accounts alone, other engravings depict scenes like Christ and the adulterous woman or even historical events such as Count Guarin being stoned alongside Saint Leger in 675 AD. These visual representations serve as powerful reminders of humanity's capacity for cruelty and intolerance towards those who dare to challenge societal norms or express their beliefs freely. Moreover, they highlight how individuals like St. Stephen bravely embraced their faith despite facing unimaginable suffering and persecution. Stonings were not confined to ancient times; even during more recent periods depicted in Jean Michel Moreau le Jeune’s engraving or Royaumont Bible illustrations from 1811, we witness its continued use as a form of punishment for blasphemy or breaking religious laws such as violating Shabbat (Sabbath).