Artwork
Conversion of St. Paul
Conversion of St. Paul is a print by Schelte Bolswert. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The Conversion of St.
About this work
Overview
The Conversion of St. Paul is a print depicting a dramatic biblical scene. Created on paper, it showcases a dynamic composition with intense lighting.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates the conversion of Saul of Tarsus into Saint Paul, a pivotal biblical event. The scene is characterized by chaos and tension, with figures reacting to a divine intervention.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of drama and intensity. Deep shadows and a bright light from above accentuate the emotional impact of the scene.
History & Provenance
The print was executed by Schelte Bolswert in 1650, based on a design by Peter Paul Rubens.
Artist & collection
Artist
Schelte a Bolswert or Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert was a Frisian engraver who worked most of his career in Antwerp where he was one of the lead engravers in Rubens' workshop. He is known for his reproductive works after…
