The Conversion of St. Paul
around 1527/28 | Francesco Mazzola gen. Parmigianino
As the Gospels report, Saul, on the road to Damascus where he was meant to persecute Christians, was suddenly bathed in heavenly light. Dazzled, he fell to the ground. Saul turned back, was baptised and as Paul became a passionate advocate of the new faith. Parmigianino interprets the miracle of divine inspiration as a highly dramatic event which in its ecstasy equally affects both man and animal.
As the Gospels report, Saul, on the road to Damascus where he was meant to persecute Christians, was suddenly bathed in heavenly light. Dazzled, he fell to the ground. Saul turned back, was baptised and as Paul became a passionate advocate of the new faith. Parmigianino interprets the miracle of divine inspiration as a highly dramatic event which in its ecstasy equally affects both man and animal.
Artist:
Francesco Mazzola gen. Parmigianino (1503 Parma - 1540 Casalmaggiore) DNB
Time:
around 1527/28
Object Name
Painting
Culture
Italian, Emilian
Material/technology:
Canvas
Dimensions:
177,5 x 128,5 cm
Framed: 206,3 cm x 159,4 cm x 8,5 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 2035
Provenance
Pompeo Leoni's last will and testament from 1609; documented in the gallery around 1890;