The Stoning of Stephen

Why did Rembrandt paint the face of Stephen as the same face as Saul? Why did this artist paint himself in the middle of the picture and what was he thinking? In this program we talk about Rembrandt’s first painting and the lessons for anyone who has been falsely and cruelly judged by other people.

Why did Rembrandt paint the face of Stephen as the same face as Saul? Why did this artist paint himself in the middle of the picture and what was he thinking? In this program we talk about Rembrandt’s first painting and the lessons for anyone who has been falsely and cruelly judged by other people.

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10/19/2022, 5:25 AM
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Neale Schofield

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