The Conversion of Saint Paul
1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Conversion of Saint Paul is a 1600 ink by Master G.G.N., a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a chaotic scene with a group of people in the foreground, some reaching out or pointing. Above them, a figure on a horse is falling backward, arms spread wide, while another person leans over him. The sky is swirling with dramatic clouds, and the whole image feels full of movement and energy. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show action and emotion. The horse’s legs are tangled, and the falling man’s face is twisted—like he’s in pain or surprise. This is a woodcut, which means the artist carved the design into wood and then stamped it onto paper.
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