Apostle Paul 1629

This painting by Dutch artist Jan Lievens, titled "Apostle Paul", depicts the biblical figure of Paul as he writes, likely a letter or scripture. The painting, created in 1629, utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique of dramatic contrasts between light and dark, to highlight the figure of Paul and the text he's working on. The focus on the subject is characteristic of Lievens’ style, influenced by the work of his mentor, Rembrandt. The work is currently housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden.