Bekering van Paulus 1608 - 1650

Pierre Brebiette created this etching of The Conversion of Paul, a print, during the first half of the 17th century. The composition is a whirlwind of bodies and divine light, dominated by a central burst of radiance from the heavens. Brebiette masterfully uses line and form to create a dynamic scene. The tightly interwoven figures, caught in moments of shock and awe, are rendered with intense detail. The artist employs a complex interplay of light and shadow, typical of the Baroque period, to heighten the drama. The lines, etched with precision, give shape to the chaotic scene, yet the divine intervention is depicted through softer, more fluid strokes. This contrast between the earthly turmoil and the heavenly light suggests a rupture of fixed meanings, destabilizing the viewer's sense of space and perception. The print challenges established notions of power by portraying a moment of spiritual transformation.