St. Stephen Preaching 1514

Vittore Carpaccio's "St. Stephen Preaching" (1514) depicts the moment when the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen, delivers a sermon in Jerusalem. Carpaccio, a Venetian painter, renders a vivid, detailed scene with an architectural backdrop reminiscent of his native city. The painting, now housed in the Louvre, showcases Carpaccio's mastery in capturing the movement and emotion of his figures, creating a sense of realism and engaging the viewer with a historical narrative.