Le Martyre de Sainct Estienne
Guillaume Chasteau
1645 - 1683
Medium
etching
Dimensions
403; 555
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
**Le Martyre de Sainct Estienne** is a striking etching by French artist Guillaume Chasteau, created between 1645 and 1683. This large-scale print (555 mm high by 403 mm wide) depicts the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr from the New Testament, who was stoned to death for his faith. Chasteau, active in 17th-century France during the Baroque era, specialized in religious subjects, capturing dramatic biblical scenes that resonated with the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on devotion and spectacle. Etching, Chasteau's chosen medium, allowed for intricate line work and tonal ...