The Martyrdom of St Stephen
- Artist
- Annibale Carracci
- Date
- 1603
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Louvre
"The Martyrdom of St Stephen" is a compelling religious painting created around 1603–1604 by the Italian Baroque artist Annibale Carracci. This canvas depicts the martyrdom of St. Stephen, showcasing dramatic composition and vivid emotional intensity characteristic of the Baroque style. Executed using oil paints, the work exemplifies the artist’s mastery of light and movement. It was gifted to Louis XIV by the duc de Montausier before 1668 and is now housed at the Louvre in Paris. A related work on the same subject, possibly by Carracci’s nephew Antonio, dates from around 1610, reflecting the painting's enduring influence.
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