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Conversion of Paul
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Conversion of Paul

1596 - 1598 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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On the way to Damascus, Saul is struck by a beam of light from heaven and thrown from his horse. Saul sits on the ground and several soldiers take care of him. A beam of light from heaven bears the words: "Saul, Saul, Quid persequeris me." Around Saul, various soldiers on horseback or on foot. Some are in panic. To the right, Christians are led away in chains. The print has a Latin inscription consisting of four lines.

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Credit lineBekering van Paulus. 1596 - 1598. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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