1514
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Conversion of Saint Paul is a 1514 ink by Hans Baldung Grien, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, we see a dramatic scene of Saint Paul's conversion. He's on the ground, with his horse rearing up in the foreground. The horse is decorated with elaborate harnesses and bridles. In the background, there's a cityscape with buildings and a cloudy sky. A bright light shines down from above, with rays emanating from it. Saint Paul is shown with his arms raised, as if in prayer or surrender. The overall mood is one of intense emotion and drama. If you're interested in learning more about the Renaissance movement, you might want to explore other works by Baldung Grien, Hans.
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
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