# The Conversion of Paul

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## Artwork

- Artist: [TEMPESTA, Antonio](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Etching, 360 x 529 mm

## Commentary

In this composition Tempesta opted for a wide format, which enabled him to leave an open space in the centre. There, Paul lies on the ground, while Christ in the sky directly above him literally showers him with light.

## Related artworks

- [Jupiter and Callisto](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/jupiter-and-callisto-r6fa0610a765f19>)
- [Nessus and Deianira](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/nessus-and-deianira-r377e80d2b31f3b>)
- [The Death of Adonis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/the-death-of-adonis-rddb28b84122c40>)
- [The Oath of Claudius Civilis and the Batavians in the Sacred Grove](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/the-oath-of-claudius-civilis-and-the-batavians-in-the-sacred-grove-r796b0f4098d954>)
- [Venus Mourning the Death of Adonis](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/tempesta-antonio-r511fb9f9e1f338/venus-mourning-the-death-of-adonis-rdae2df98f95511>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)