Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus

Art Historical Context

In the grand tradition of 19th-century religious painting, Adam Brenner's *Die Beerdigung des heiligen Stephanus* (The Burial of Saint Stephen), created in 1835, captures a poignant biblical moment from the Acts of the Apostles. This oil on canvas, measuring 126 x 158 cm, depicts the solemn entombment of Stephen, the first Christian martyr stoned to death for his faith. As a significant work in Vienna's Belvedere Collection, it reflects the era's reverence for sacred narratives, blending devotion with dramatic storytelling. Painted during Austria's Biedermeier period—a time of cultural conser...