Lapidation Collection

The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC
JLJ4647938 The stoning of St. Stephen: St. Stephen (Stephane), was the first Christian martyr who died by stoning in 36 AD. JC. Painting by Annibale Carracci or Annibal Carrache (1560-1609)

St. James Minor, from Christ, Mary and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Stoning ofs Stephen (colour litho)
8670532 Stoning ofs Stephen (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stoning ofs Stephen)

The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Ch VII, vs 54, 60 (engraving)
8653492 The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Ch VII, vs 54, 60 (engraving) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Ch VII)

Representation of Saint Timothy of Ephese (Martyrdom of St Timothy of Ephesus). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4912608 Representation of Saint Timothy of Ephese (Martyrdom of St Timothy of Ephesus). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Representation of the martyrdom of St. Stephen by stoning - Engraving 19th century Private collection
ELD4915134 Representation of the martyrdom of St. Stephen by stoning - Engraving 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: Representation of the martyrdom of St)

Representation of the apostle Barnabe (Joseph or Barnabas) martyrdom by stoning on the island of Cyprus
ELD4908805 Representation of the apostle Barnabe (Joseph or Barnabas) martyrdom by stoning on the island of Cyprus. 19th century, (engraving).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

The Stoning of Christ, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Stoning of Christ, early 15th century

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, c. 1470/1475. Creator: Master with the Banderoles
The Stoning of Saint Stephen, c. 1470/1475

Brutto Buono Stoned by His Enemies. Creator: Francesco Villamena
Brutto Buono Stoned by His Enemies

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-le-Pas : Martyre de Saint Jacques, c.1860
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-le-Pas : Martyre de Saint Jacques, c.1860. Sketch for the Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas church (5th arrondissement of Paris)

The Pharisees Wish to Stone Christ. Creator: Georg Pencz
The Pharisees Wish to Stone Christ

Roman Soldiers Stoning a Serpent, n.d. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Roman Soldiers Stoning a Serpent, n.d

The penitent Saint Jerome in the desert and The Stoning of Saint Stephen, ca 1526. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The penitent Saint Jerome in the desert and The Stoning of Saint Stephen, ca 1526. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Stoning of Staint Stephen, c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Stoning of Staint Stephen, c.1600

Adoration of the Shepherds; Stoning of Saint Stephen, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Shepherds; Stoning of Saint Stephen, n.d

The Stoning of Zacharias and Isaias, page 9 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter), 1491. Creator: Michael Wolgemut
The Stoning of Zacharias and Isaias, page 9 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter), 1491

The martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1635 (Etching)
7393370 The martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1635 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 12, 4 x 10, 4 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; (add.info.: By Rembrandt); © Fonds Glenat

Martyrdom of St Stephen (engraving)
7160236 Martyrdom of St Stephen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of St Stephen)

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Blasphemator Lapide. God makes stone a blasphemer of his holy name
XEE4138390 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Blasphemator Lapide. God makes stone a blasphemer of his holy name, and another who violated the holy Shabbat (Shabbat, Sabbath, Sabbath, Sabbath)

The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Chapter 7, Verses 54-60 (engraving)
7193146 The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Chapter 7, Verses 54-60 (engraving) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stoning of St Stephen, Acts, Chapter 7)

Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Representation of the schism of Rehoboam that divided the kingdom of Israel after
XEE4138232 Bible of Royaumont, Old Testament: Representation of the schism of Rehoboam that divided the kingdom of Israel after Solomons death - his people send deputes to Rehoboam his fis, who

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Death of St Stephen, first Christian martyr, by stoning. Illustration from 1811
XEE4137979 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Death of St Stephen, first Christian martyr, by stoning. Illustration from 1811

Jupiter ecrase Albion sous une pluie de pierres (engraving)
7179336 Jupiter ecrase Albion sous une pluie de pierres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jupiter ecrase Albion sous une pluie de pierres)

Stoning Saint Stephen (terracotta relief stockings)
JEB4872951 Stoning Saint Stephen (terracotta relief stockings) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); 38x51x6 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

the stoning of Saint Etienne, porch of the south facade, cathedral of Saint Vincent de Bayeux
7135064 the stoning of Saint Etienne, porch of the south facade, cathedral of Saint Vincent de Bayeux by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Bayeux, Normandy

Martyrdom of Saint Pothin, first eveque of Lyon and first eveque of Gaul under Marc Aurele (Marco Aurelio)
XEE4155063 Martyrdom of Saint Pothin, first eveque of Lyon and first eveque of Gaul under Marc Aurele (Marco Aurelio) in Lyon in 171

The martyr of St. Stephen (Stephane, Stefano) The stoning of the first Christian martyr in the 1st century
LRI4666890 The martyr of St. Stephen (Stephane, Stefano) The stoning of the first Christian martyr in the 1st century. Illuminated lettrine of a manuscript from the school of Umbria. 14th century

First Christian martyr: "The stoning of Saint Stephen"Painting by Harmensz Van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669)
JLJ4602324 First Christian martyr: " The stoning of Saint Stephen" Painting by Harmensz Van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1669) 1625 Sun

The Adulterous Wife (oil on canvas)
901461 The Adulterous Wife (oil on canvas) by Wampe, Jean-Baptiste (1689-1750); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; (add.info.: The Cheating Woman)

St Stephen carrying a martyrs palm frond and the stones used in his martyrdom (engraving)
7185076 St Stephen carrying a martyrs palm frond and the stones used in his martyrdom (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Historiated initial E depicting St. Stephen (vellum)
MMT215642 Historiated initial E depicting St. Stephen (vellum) by Master of San Michele of Murano (early 15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Purgatorio, Canto 15 : Dantes vision of the stoning of Stephen (saint Etienne)
GIA745653 Purgatorio, Canto 15 : Dantes vision of the stoning of Stephen (saint Etienne), illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

The Stoning of Saint Stephen, c. 1470. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
The Stoning of Saint Stephen, c. 1470

Christ and the Adulteress [recto], c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
Christ and the Adulteress [recto], c. 1600

A Stoning, c. 1420 / 1430. Creator: Unknown
A Stoning, c. 1420/1430

Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1608 / 1611. Creator: Jacques Callot
Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1608/1611

Stoning of Jesus, 1635. Creator: Jacques Callot
Stoning of Jesus, 1635

Horatio Cocles Saving Himself by Swimming, 16th century. Creator: Diana Mantuana
Horatio Cocles Saving Himself by Swimming, 16th century

STEPHEN STONED / FOUQUET
The lapidation of Stephen Date: 1st century

The Stoning of Saint Stephen. Artist: Dossi, Battista (ca 1490-1548)
The Stoning of Saint Stephen. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Stoning of Moses, Joshua and Caleb, Byzantine, early 20th century (original dated 5th century)

Saint Paul Surrounded Disciples Lapidation Lystra
Artokoloro

The Sermon, Stoning and Entombment of St. Stephen, from the Polyptych of St. Stephen and St
XIR476024 The Sermon, Stoning and Entombment of St. Stephen, from the Polyptych of St. Stephen and St. James the Greater, c.1541 (oil on panel) by Scorel, Jan van (1495-1562); Musee de la Chartreuse

Stephen Stoned / Fouquet
The lapidation of Stephen the Deacon

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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).