The Conversion of Saint Paul

Hans Baldung Grien

National Gallery of Art

This is a print of horses and people being impacted by a divine presence in the sky. In the upper-left corner of the print, a man with a long beard is depicted among the clouds, with rays of light radiating from this man towards the ground. Below, horses are shown in dynamic poses, their riders reacting to the blinding light from above. Some of the men and horses appear to have fallen to the ground, while others have their heads thrown back or limbs raised up. The scene is detailed, focusing on line work to create textures and expressions. In the background, a small castle or town can be seen on the right.