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The Conversion of Saint Paul

after Lodovico Carracci

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a rearing horse in a dramatic scene. The horse is centered in the composition, with a raised front leg. Surrounding the horse are ambiguous forms that suggest figures reacting to the horse's movement. The drawing is in a monochromatic, earthy tone with subtle highlights accentuating details. The background is sparse, drawing attention to the figures and horse in the foreground. The poses in the drawing convey a narrative quality, suggesting a moment of high action or emotion.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
pen and ink with brown wash on tan paper
Dimensions
3222 × 5127 px
Public Domain
Yes
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