STEPHEN STONED / FOUQUET

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STEPHEN STONED / FOUQUET

The lapidation of Stephen Date: 1st century

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Apostle Fouquet Stephen Stoned Testament Lapidation

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This evocative image depicts the moment of Stephen's stoning, as recounted in the New Testament's Acts of the Apostles (Chapter 7). Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is shown with a serene expression, gazing upwards towards heaven as a crowd of enraged Jews hurls stones at him. The scene is filled with drama and intensity, as the contrast between Stephen's calm acceptance of his fate and the violent actions of his assailants creates a powerful visual tension. Stephen, a deacon in the early Christian community in Jerusalem, was falsely accused of blasphemy and brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish supreme council. Unable to refute his eloquent defense of Christianity, the council members became enraged and decided to stone him to death. The event is significant in the history of Christianity, as it marks the beginning of the persecution of Christians by the Jewish authorities and sets the stage for the broader Roman persecutions that would follow. Stephen's death is also notable for his vision of heaven, in which he sees Jesus standing at the right hand of God and receiving the promise of eternal life. This print, by the French artist Fouquet, captures the emotional and spiritual depth of this pivotal moment in Christian history. The use of chiaroscuro, or strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the dramatic effect, while the intricate details of the figures and their expressions convey the complexity of the human response to faith and persecution. Overall, this image serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring power of faith in the face of adversity and the importance of courage and resilience in the face of persecution.

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