Saint Stephen (with the Angel of the Annunciation) 1389 - 1435

Martino di Bartolommeo di Biagio’s "Saint Stephen (with the Angel of the Annunciation)" (1389-1435) is a tempera painting on poplar panel that showcases the artist’s mastery of Early Renaissance Italian art. The painting depicts Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, holding a book and a stone. The angel of the Annunciation is depicted in the upper part of the painting. The painting's intricate architectural details and rich colors are characteristic of the Sienese school of painting. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the painting is a testament to the artistic excellence of the 14th and 15th centuries.