Curatorial Narrative In the vicinity of 1460, Filippo Lippi’s “The Funeral of Saint Stephen” occupies an intriguing position within the nascent Renaissance. The artist’s characteristic fine brushwork, evident in the delicate folds of the mourners’ robes and the intricate detail of Saint Stephen’s sarcophagus, imbues the scene with a palpable sense of tactility. By emphasizing the architectural setting – a grand, atmospheric space that seems to reverberate with the weight of tradition – Lippi crafts an environment that is at once somber and majestic.As we consider how this painting might function within a luxury interior environment, its scale and proportions become increasingly relevant. When enlarged to 44×57 inches, the brown tones and sepia hues that dominate the palette assume a more pronounced spatial presence, casting long shadows across adjacent surfaces. The chromatic structure, calibrated to evoke an atmosphere of reverence