Stories from the Life of Stephen (1465 Lippi), art
Stories from the Life of St. Stephen (1452-1465) is a cycle of paintings by Filippo Lippi.
Abstract
The Life of St. Stephen is illustrated in four episodes:
- 1. Birth of Stephen
- 2. Preaching of Stephen
- 3. Stoning of Stephen
- 4. Funeral of Stephen
History and current location
Lippi painted the four stories from the life of Stephen between 1452 and 1465, for the Cappella Maggiore of the Duomo of Prato [Italy], where they are still located. On the opposite wall Lippi painted four parallel Stories from the Life of John the Baptist (1465 Lippi), art.