St. paul's Escape from Damascus 1573

Maarten van Heemskerck's "St. Paul's Escape from Damascus" (1573) is a black and white drawing depicting the biblical story of St. Paul's escape from Damascus. The drawing shows St. Paul being lowered from a city wall in a basket, while he hurriedly walks away to the left, using a staff for support. This detailed drawing, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is an example of the artist's mastery in using hatching to render form and detail. The scene, with its focus on both the dramatic escape and St. Paul's determined stride, captures the moment of transition in the saint's life.