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Conversion of Paul

Jacques Callot

1635

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Conversion of Paul is a 1635 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1635 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows Saul on the ground, blinded by bright light, while soldiers react around him. The scene is dark except for that light, which hits Saul straight on. His arms are up, like he’s shielding himself. Callot was famous for detailed prints like this. He used a needle to scratch lines into metal, then filled them with ink. That process is called etching. The lines are fine and precise here. It’s a quiet drama but still full of motion. If you like this, check out Rembrandt’s prints at the same museum.