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The Conversion of Saint Paul
- year
- c. 1544
- medium
- oil on canvas
- dimensions
- overall: 152.7 × 236.3 cm
Tintoretto · The Conversion of Saint Paul (c. 1544).
Horses, riders, and light animate the moment of Saul’s conversion. The broad setting and forceful movement turn the biblical encounter into a scene of upheaval.
Historical archive · Curated by New Renaissance. Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington. Samuel H. Kress Collection. Accession 1961.9.43. Image: CC0 / public domain. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington. Museum collection; not offered for sale. Source: https://www.nga.gov/artworks/46142-conversion-saint-paul
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