Where Is San Esteban Acusado De Blasfemo? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see this painting?

This work hangs at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. The museum houses the finest collection of Spanish painting in the world, spanning from the medieval period to the 19th century.

Q: Who painted Saint Stephen Accused of Blasphemy?

Juan de Juanes created this panel in 1562. He was the leading figure of the Valencian school, known for fine detail and harmonious colors in his religious works.

Q: What story does this painting tell?

The painting depicts the trial of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. His serene face, described in the Bible as angelic, contrasts with his angry accusers who eventually stoned him to death.

Spanish artist Juan de Juanes painted this Saint Stephen Accused of Blasphemy in 1562 as part of the Altarpiece of San Esteban in Valencia. The young saint, dressed in blue and gold, faces his accusers with serene composure, his gaze raised toward heaven. Light bathes Stephen while his accusers remain in shadow.

The painting captures the biblical moment when council members saw Stephen's face "like the face of an angel." The Jewish leaders appear agitated, their faces contorted as they point accusingly. This oil on panel measures 1.6 by 1.23 meters and demonstrates the harmonious colors and detail characteristic of the Valencian school. Now at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

This work hangs at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. The museum houses the finest collection of Spanish painting in the world, spanning from the medieval period to the 19th century.

Juan de Juanes created this panel in 1562. He was the leading figure of the Valencian school, known for fine detail and harmonious colors in his religious works.

The painting depicts the trial of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. His serene face, described in the Bible as angelic, contrasts with his angry accusers who eventually stoned him to death.

San Esteban Acusado De Blasfemo

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