Bekering van Paulus Possibly 1705 - 1728

This etching by Dutch artist Matthijs Pool, created between 1705 and 1728, depicts the biblical story of the conversion of Saul, later known as the apostle Paul. The scene shows Saul falling from his horse, blinded by a divine light as he travels to Damascus. The dramatic composition emphasizes the transformative nature of this event, a pivotal moment in early Christianity. The artwork, titled "Bekering van Paulus" (Conversion of Paul) in Dutch, is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch etching and illustrates a crucial narrative from the New Testament.