The Conversion of Saul
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Conversion of Saul is a 1850 by John Charles Bromley, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print depicts a dramatic scene of a man falling from a horse, surrounded by other figures on horseback. The central figure is dressed in a white robe, while the others wear darker attire. The background features a cloudy sky. In the foreground, the fallen man is shown with his arms outstretched, as if in a state of shock or awe. The horses are depicted in various poses, adding to the sense of movement and energy in the scene. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
The print depicts *The Conversion of Saul*, based on a work by Peter Paul Rubens, and is rendered on paper by John Charles Bromley in 1850.
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John Charles Bromley made 19th-century religious prints that retell Bible stories in clear, dramatic lines.
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