Paulus door engelen ten hemel gedragen c. 1655

Jean Pesne's "Paulus door engelen ten hemel gedragen" is a powerful etching depicting the biblical story of St. Paul's ascension into Heaven. Dated c. 1655, the print shows St. Paul, with a halo, carried upwards by two angelic figures while two cherubs fly beneath them, creating a dynamic composition. The depiction of St. Paul's ascension through clouds with angels and cherubs, showcases the artist's masterful use of light and shadow and captures the divine energy of the event, making it a significant work of the Baroque period.