Fotoreproductie van fresco De heilige Stefanus in de marteldood geleid en Steniging van de heilige Stefano, door Fra Angelico, Kapel van Nicolaas V, Vaticaan c. 1860 - 1900

This is a photographic reproduction by Fratelli Alinari of Fra Angelico’s fresco, “The Stoning of Saint Stephen.” The subdued sepia tones of the photograph capture the fresco's narrative composition, divided into distinct spatial zones. On the left, Saint Stephen is led towards his martyrdom, while on the right, the act of stoning unfolds. A monumental architectural structure dominates the center, acting as both a spatial divider and a focal point. The composition uses linear perspective to draw the eye into the background, creating depth within the flattened picture plane. The figures, rendered with a delicate linearity, display a range of emotions through their gestures and postures. The photograph, while a reproduction, invites us to consider how the fresco uses architectural space to frame and monumentalize the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, turning it into a powerful statement about faith.