St. Peter Consacrates Stephen as Deacon 1449

"St. Peter Consacrates Stephen as Deacon" is a fresco by the early Renaissance artist Fra Angelico, painted in 1449. Located in the Vatican's Palazzo Apostolico, the fresco depicts the biblical scene of St. Peter consecrating St. Stephen as a deacon. The painting's composition is serene and harmonious, with clear, bright colors and detailed figures. This artwork is a prime example of Fra Angelico's masterful use of perspective and his characteristically devotional style.