Artwork
The Conversion of St. Paul
The Conversion of St. Paul is a print by the Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grien. It dates from 1516 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Conversion of St.
About this work
Overview
The Conversion of St. Paul, a print from around 1516, is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung, it exemplifies his unique blend of German Renaissance and Mannerist styles.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts the pivotal biblical moment of Saul's conversion to St. Paul on the road to Damascus, capturing the intense, transformative nature of the event through dramatic composition and expressive figures.
Technique & Style
Characterized by sharp, detailed lines, vivid color, and a sense of dynamic movement, the print reflects Baldung's training under Albrecht Dürer and his mastery across multiple mediums.
History & Provenance
Originally created circa 1516 by Hans Baldung, a prominent German artist of the late 15th to early 16th centuries, the print's provenance leads to its current residence at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Context
Emerging from the German Renaissance, influenced by Mannerism, the piece reflects the artistic innovations of its time, emphasizing emotional intensity and compositional imagination.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
