Who painted The Conversion of Saint Paul?

The Conversion of Saint Paul was painted by Master G.G.N. in 1600.

Where can I see The Conversion of Saint Paul?

The Conversion of Saint Paul is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Conversion of Saint Paul?

The Conversion of Saint Paul is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of The Conversion of Saint Paul?

Museum-quality prints of The Conversion of Saint Paul are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Conversion of Saint Paul

Master G.G.N. , 1600

The Conversion of Saint Paul is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master G.G.N.. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in plate monogram: LC; lower center in plate: GG.N. FE. / P. S. F.

About this work

Overview

The Conversion of Saint Paul is a woodcut print created by Master G.G.N. around 1600.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene with a falling horseman, likely representing the biblical conversion of Saint Paul, surrounded by onlookers and dramatic clouds.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, expressive lines to convey action and emotion, characteristic of a sketchy style. The woodcut technique involved carving a design into wood and transferring it to paper.

Context

As a religious woodcut, the print reflects the artistic and devotional practices of its time, utilizing a medium that allowed for mass production and dissemination of images.