Conversion of St. Paul

1520

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is packed with swirling bodies and wild action. At the center, a horse rears up while a man on the ground reaches toward it. Above, more figures float in the sky, some holding shields or weapons. The scene looks chaotic, with lots of movement and dramatic poses. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to make the figures stand out against the sky. This helps separate the action on the ground from the floating group above. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.