A limewood sculpture with traces of paint titled "Saint Stephen," by the South German sculptor Hans Leinberger, ca. 1525 to 1530. Stephen is shown in his role as the first Christian martyr, a deacon stoned to death for his faith, venerated across the Christian tradition as the protomartyr. Held today by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Medieval Art department, under accession 1981.57.2a, b.
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MediumLimewood with traces of paint, Hans Leinberger, ca. 1525 to 1530, Metropolitan Museum of Art 1981.57.2a, b 1 Medium (class) Connections
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Source Saint Stephen, accession 1981.57.2a, b (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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The Met's own title for this sculpture names the subject outright, "Saint Stephen," a direct identification rather than a bare thematic tag.
Source Saint Stephen, accession 1981.57.2a, b (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Originated In
Source Saint Stephen, accession 1981.57.2a, b (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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1. Saint Stephen, accession 1981.57.2a, b (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Metropolitan Museum of Art- accession 1981.57.2a, b
catalogue record, medium/object-type description
A limewood sculpture with traces of paint titled "Saint Stephen," by the South German sculptor Hans Leinberger, ca.
Originated In: Germany, Object record: Culture
Culture: South German
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