Altar polyptych of San Bartolomeo, Bergamo, foot plate: Martyrdom of St. Stephen 1516

This painting by Lorenzo Lotto, titled "Martyrdom of St. Stephen", is part of the foot plate of the Altar polyptych of San Bartolomeo in Bergamo. The detailed depiction of St. Stephen's stoning, with realistic figures and a dramatic setting, is characteristic of Lotto's High Renaissance style. This work, now located in the Accademia Carrara, exemplifies Lotto's talent for capturing the emotional intensity of biblical narratives, making them accessible to a wide audience.