Why it matters
Saul's army marches to Damascus through the mountains in 16th-century dress and armour. By painting the biblical scene in contemporary clothing, Bruegel stressed its relevance in the time of the Reformation.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1567.
- The saint wears a blue doublet and hose.
- The story comes from Acts of the Apostles 9.
Based on the Wikipedia article Conversion of Paul (Bruegel) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
