Preaching of St. Stephen in front of the gates of Jerusalem by Vittore Carpaccio

Preaching of St. Stephen in front of the gates of Jerusalem by Vittore Carpaccio

Sculpture by Vittore Carpaccio “Preaching of St. Stephen in front of the gates of Jerusalem”. The size of the painting is 152 x 195 cm, canvas, tempera. A painting from the series of paintings “The Life of St. Stephen”, conceived originally for the Venetian school. Against the background of majestic buildings, pointed minarets, a crowd of people from different confessions gathered.

The followers of Islam, shaken by the sermon, ponder what they heard. Sharing the impressions of the bearded men, women sitting on the floor according to Islamic custom, are also shocked by what they heard. The picture is panoramic, the color is bright, solemn, the psychological content is rich and religious.

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