St. Paul escaping from Damascus 1575

This 1575 engraving by Philips Galle depicts the biblical story of St. Paul's escape from Damascus. The artwork, titled "St. Paul escaping from Damascus", portrays the moment when Paul, lowered in a basket by his followers, escapes persecution. Galle's use of detailed lines and shading creates a sense of drama and urgency, capturing the dramatic tension of the scene. The engraving's focus on a single event within a broader narrative is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance.