The Conversion of Saint Paul
ArtistCaravaggio
Year1601
MediumOil on canvas
LocationSanta Maria del Popolo, Rome
About The Conversion of Saint Paul
Paul lies on his back, arms outstretched, blinded by divine light. The horse occupies most of the canvas. The dramatic foreshortening was revolutionary. The light source is supernatural, not natural.
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