Martyrdom of the Apostles: Martyrdom of Saint Philip

Stefan Lochner painted this Martyrdom of Saint Philip as part of his apostle cycle. According to tradition, Philip was martyred by crucifixion, inversion, or stoning, with the specific method varying across hagiographic sources. Lochner's version follows one of these traditional accounts with his characteristic refinement. The tempera medium required careful preparation on a gessoed panel and a disciplined layering technique that produced precise, durable surfaces suited to the intricate detail expected of devotional painting.

Oil on panel with Lochner's characteristic jewel-like coloring and refined figure drawing. The martyrdom scene maintains the devotional beauty that defines the Cologne school's distinctive approach.