Ascension of St. Paul
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting depicts a scene of St. Paul ascending into the sky, surrounded by angels. He is dressed in a long robe and has his arms outstretched upwards. The angels are also clothed in robes and have their wings spread wide. The background of the painting is dark and cloudy, with a few rays of light shining through. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and peace. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Massard, Jean.
