Painted in 1625 when Rembrandt van Rijn was just nineteen years old, The Stoning of St. Stephen (De Steniging van de Heilige Stefanus) holds a unique monumental place in art history as Rembrandt’s earliest surviving signed and dated work. Created in Leiden shortly after his apprenticeship with Pieter Lastman, the canvas depicts the violent biblical martyrdom of Saint Stephen (Acts 7), the first Christian martyr, who kneels under a flurry of stones while praying for his executioners as heavenly light shines down upon him. Rembrandt incorporated a famous self-portrait within the crowd just behind the saint, staring anxiously out at the execution. Housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, France ($123.6 \times 89.5\text{ cm}$), this work reveals the young master’s early mastery of dramatic light and shadow contrast (chiaroscuro), expressive facial anatomy, and complex multi-figure storytelling.
Studio Craftsmanship & Quality Highlights
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100% Hand-Painted Execution: Meticulously hand-crafted layer by layer by experienced studio artists using classical Dutch glazing techniques, faithfully reproducing Rembrandt’s dramatic chiaroscuro contrast, dynamic motion, and rich impasto highlights.
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Archival-Grade Materials: Rendered on heavy-weight, high-density pure linen canvas using professional-grade oil pigments to guarantee deep color richness, structural permanence, and long-term resistance to fading or yellowing.
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Historical Precision & Dramatic Motion: Accurately captures the dramatic beam of divine light piercing through dark shadows, the tense muscle contours of the executioners, and the early self-portrait features of young Rembrandt.
Recommended Space Placement
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Residential: Private executive libraries, formal living rooms, high-ceiling entry foyers, private chapels, or quiet studies.
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Commercial: Heritage university halls, executive corporate boardrooms, private club lounges, and fine art galleries.
5. Product Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Title | The Stoning of St. Stephen (De Steniging van de Heilige Stefanus) |
| Original Artist | Rembrandt van Rijn |
| Original Execution Date | $1625$ (Earliest Signed Work) |
| Art Style & Genre | Dutch Baroque / Dutch Golden Age (Biblical History Painting / Martyrdom) |
| Production Method | $100\%$ Hand-Painted Oil on Canvas |
| Medium | Artist-Grade Oil Paint on Pure Linen Canvas |
| Original Dimensions | $123.6 \times 89.5\text{ cm}$ ($\approx 48.7 \times 35.2\text{ in.}$) |
| Custom Size Options | Available in original scale or custom-scaled dimensions |
| Location of Original | Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Lyon, France |
| Shipping Format | Rolled in Heavy-Duty Protective Tube (Stretched/Framed options available) |
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