# The Martyrdom of St Stephen

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## Artwork

- Artist: [RUBENS, Peter Paul](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/rubens-peter-paul-r5af483e07d2c6c>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 437 x 278 cm

## Commentary

This painting, the centre panel of a triptych, was commissioned by the rich Benedictine Abbey Saint-Amand, near Valenciennes. In open state the triptych shows the martyrdom of St Stephen \(centre\) and scenes from the saint&#39;s life. When the wings are closed an Annunciation can be seen on the reverse of the side wings.

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## Attribution

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