The Stoning of St Stephen

"The Stoning of St Stephen" is a powerful religious painting by Annibale Carracci, created around 1603–1604 as an oil on canvas. This Baroque artwork captures the dramatic moment of martyrdom, showcasing Carracci's masterful use of dynamic figures and intense emotion characteristic of the style. Originally presented as a religious narrative, it was gifted to Louis XIV by the duc de Montausier before 1668. The painting's influence extended to works by Carracci’s nephew, Antonio Carracci, around 1610, demonstrating its lasting significance in religious and Baroque art.