The Conversion of Saint Paul
1628
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Jacques Callot
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Conversion of Saint Paul is a 1628 ink by Jacques Callot, a Renaissance work, depicting Conversion of Paul the Apostle, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a chaotic scene with horses rearing and people falling. A bright light flashes from above, blinding one figure on the ground. The sky swirls with dramatic clouds, and the water below churns wildly. Notice the tiny, detailed figures tangled in the action—even the horses look frantic. The artist used sharp lines to create movement and drama, almost like a sketch come to life. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how artists use this technique.
Jacques Callot was a baroque printmaker and draftsman from the Duchy of Lorraine.
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