The Ecstasy of Saint Paul
1655
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1655
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Ecstasy of Saint Paul is a 1655 ink by Jeremias Falck, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man lying on the ground, looking up at a group of angels in the sky. The man is wearing a white robe and has his right arm raised. The angels are playing musical instruments and have wings. The background is dark, with some light coming from the top. The man's facial expression is one of ecstasy, and his body language suggests that he is experiencing a strong emotional or spiritual moment. The angels seem to be celebrating or accompanying him in this moment. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
