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The St Stephen Preaching in the Louvre, which according to Zanetti, who was writing in 1771, bore the date 1514 on the frame, is set on a barren piece of land in front of an ideal view of a city that is reminiscent of Jerusalem. The buildings of this imaginary city form a spacious arc in the lower section and then climb up the ridge of the hill, following the zigzagging path that leads to the place where St Stephen, standing atop a classical pillar, is addressing a group of Oriental characters. Their costumes and headdresses create a splendidly varied play of colours that stands out against the pale green field.
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