The Funeral of St. Stephen

"The Funeral of St. Stephen" is a masterful fresco by Filippo Lippi, created during the Early Renaissance period. Part of the Stories of Saint Stephen and Saint John the Baptist cycle, it depicts the somber funeral procession of Saint Stephen, emphasizing emotional expression and detailed realism characteristic of Renaissance religious painting. Located in the Cathedral of Prato, Italy, the work reflects the spiritual significance and artistic innovation of its time, blending classical influences with religious devotion.