Kroning van de heilige Stefanus 1660 - 1692

"Kroning van de heilige Stefanus" (The Crowning of Saint Stephen) is an etching by Pietro Aquila, a prominent Italian artist, and dates from 1660-1692. The print depicts Saint Stephen kneeling in prayer as two angels crown him with a laurel wreath. The work is characterized by Aquila's meticulous detail and precise lines, echoing the Baroque style of the period. The composition is balanced, with the figure of Saint Stephen positioned centrally within an oval frame. The overall effect is one of reverence and spiritual devotion.