Rembrandt van RijnDutch, 1606–1669De steniging van Stephanus
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “De steniging van Stephanus” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Stephen, appointed as a deacon (spiritual servant) by the Apostles, was a preacher and miracle worker, often regarded as the first Christian martyr. He was stoned to death for accusing the high priests of murdering the Messiah. Despite the etching’s small size, Rembrandt vividly conveyed the brutality of the scene. Multiple assailants hurl stones at Stephen, who is on the verge of succumbing to the violence.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- RP-P-1961-1042
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
In the life of Rembrandt van Rijn
The whole life1631–1669 · Workplace
Amsterdam
1634
Marriage to Saskia van Uylenburgh
Rembrandt married Saskia van Uylenburgh, cousin of the art dealer Hendrick van Uylenburgh; the wedding took place in the church of Sint Annaparochie without the artist's relatives. The marriage opened his access to commissions from prosperous burghers.
22 June 1634
Married: Saskia van Uylenburgh
1634–1636
Pupil: Govert Flinck
1635–1640
Pupil: Leendert van Beijeren
1636–1640
Pupil: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
