Who created "Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence)"?

Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence) was created by Jacopo Confortini in ca. 1640–50.

When was "Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1640–50.

What medium is "Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence)"?

Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence) is Red and black chalk.

Is "Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence)" in the public domain?

Yes, Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence)

Jacopo Confortini

ca. 1640–50

Medium

Red and black chalk

Dimensions

sheet: 9 x 6 15/16 in. (22.8 x 17.6 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Thomas and Gianna le Claire, 2006

Accession Number

2006.219.1

Tags

MenSaints

Art Historical Context

**Deacon Saint (Stephen Lawrence)** *Jacopo Confortini,. 1640–50* Red and black chalk,: 9 x 6 15/16 in. (22.8 x 17.6 cm) This intimate drawing by Jacopo Confortini, a 17th-century Italian artist portrays a deacon saint— Stephen, the first Christian martyr, or Lawrence, for his charity and martyrdom. Created around 1640–50, it reflects the era's deep Catholic devotion during the Counter-Reformation, when saints served as powerful symbols of faith and resilience. Confortini's focus on a male figure underscores the human spirituality central to religious art of the time. Executed in red a...

Deacon Saint (Stephen or Lawrence)

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