1652
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Paul and Barnabas at Lystra is a 1652 oil by Jacob Willemsz de Wet, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts a scene with two central figures, Paul and Barnabas, standing on a raised platform. They are dressed in robes, with Paul gesturing outward and Barnabas looking down. The background is filled with people, some of whom are armed, and a large, ornate structure is visible to the left. The atmosphere appears tense, with the crowd seemingly agitated. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene, drawing attention to the central figures. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
Jacob Willemszoon de Wet or Jacob Willemsz. de Wet the Elder (c. 1610 – between 1675 and 1691) was a Dutch Golden Age painter whose works were largely influenced by Rembrandt.
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