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The conversion of the Pharisee Saul is described in the Acts of the Apostles (9: 1–9). As the Jewish conservative Saul was approaching Damascus to persecute disciples of Jesus, a light from heaven suddenly blinded him, making him fall to the earth. ‘Saul, Saul,’ Jesus called, ‘why do you persecute me?’ Saul is the figure in blue wearing gilded metal armour – he has fallen from his horse at the sight of Christ in the clouds. In the distance we see the next part of the story as the stupefied Saul and his horse are led towards Damascus by his men. There he recovered his sight and, as the Apostle Paul, joined the Christians whom he had set out to persecute. The shields, armour and horse trappings are very highly decorated in antique style and reveal a knowledge of ancient and contemporary gems.
Title
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Date
1520-50
Medium
Oil on wood
Measurements
H 58.1 x W 69.8 cm
Accession number
NG73
Acquisition method
Holwell Carr Bequest, 1831
Work type
Painting