The Conversion of Saul with Horseman and Banner

Jacob Jordaens

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a chaotic scene with several figures and animals. A man on horseback holds a red banner and appears to be in motion. The horse is white and reared up on its hind legs. Several other people are on the ground, some on their backs and others on their stomachs. A white horse's head is lowered near the bottom right. A dark-haired man wearing a red cape lies on his back near the bottom. The background is a mix of gray and beige, with lines suggesting movement or light. The arch-shaped top of the painting frames the scene. The artwork is by Jacob Jordaens and titled "The Conversion of Saul with Horseman and Banner".