The Bible In Paintings: ✝️ ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: JESUS KNOCKS SAUL OFF HIS HIGH-HORSE ✝️ Part 1

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JESUS KNOCKS
SAUL OFF HIS
HIGH-HORSE

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«Chapter 9»

Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”

“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.

“I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied. “Now get up and go into the city, and YOU WILL BE TOLD WHAT YOU MUST DO.”

The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.

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CARAVAGGIO, 1600
"The Conversion of St. Paul"

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CARAVAGGIO, 1601
"The Conversion of Saint Paul"

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Detail

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CLIVE UPTTON
"The Road to Damascus"

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GUSTAVE DORÉ
"The Conversion of St. Paul"

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KAREL DUJARDIN
"The Conversion of Saint Paul"

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JUAN ANTONIO DE FRIAS Y ESCALANTE
"The Conversion of St Paul"

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ANDREA SCHIAVONE
"Conversion of Saul"

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Source

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LUCAS CRANACH the Younger
"The Conversion of Saint Paul"

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LUCA SIGNORELLI
"The Conversion of Paul"

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English School
"St Paul - Conversion on the Road to Damascus"

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LORENZO VENEZIANO
"The Conversion of Paul"

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JEAN FOUQUET
"The Conversion of Saul"

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PARMIGIANINO
"The Conversion of St. Paul"

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MICHELANGELO
"The Conversion of St. Paul"

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TINTORETTO
"The Conversion of Saul"

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SCARSELLINO
"The Fall of St. Paul"

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JACOPO PALMA The Younger
"The Conversion of Saul"

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WILLIAM BLAKE
"The Conversion of Saul"

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ADAM ELSHEIMER
"The Conversion of Saul"

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JUAN BAUTISTA MAÍNO
"The Conversion of Saul"

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GUIDO RENI
"The Conversion of Saul"

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LAURENT DE LA HYRE
"The Conversion of Saul"

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BARTOLOMÉ ESTEBAN MURILLO
"The Conversion of Saul"

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LUCA GIORDANO
"The Conversion of Saul"

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FRANCESCO SOLIMENA
"The Conversion of Saul"

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BENJAMIN WEST
"The Conversion of Saul"
Left: Paul at Stephen’s stoning … Center: Paul confronted by Jesus … Right: Paul and Ananais

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FRA ANGELICO
"Conversion of St Paul"

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BOGAERT
"The Conversion of Paul"

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Source

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BERTHOLET FLÉMAL
"Conversion of Saint Paul"

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DOMENICO MORELLI
"Conversione di San Paolo"

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FERRAÙ FENZONI
"The Conversion of St Paul"

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HENRY FUSELI
"Conversion of Paul"

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VENTURA DI VINCENZIO ULIVIERI
"Conversion of St Paul"

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BARTOLOME DE CÁRDENAS
"Conversión de San Pablo"

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"Paul Falls Off the Horse"

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SIMON JOHANNES VAN DOUW
"The Fall of Saul"

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DAVID TENIERS the Elder
"The Conversion of Saint Paul"

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JOSEF VON FÜHRICH
"Conversion of Paul"

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JEAN LAUDIN
Source

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JACQUES RÉATTU
"La Conversion de St Paul"

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JÉRÔME CARTELLIER
"La Conversion de Saint Paul"

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DENYS CALVAERT
"The Conversion of Saint Paul"

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BERTHOLET FLEMALLE
"Conversion of Saint Paul on the Road to Damascus"

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FRANCISCO CAMILO
"Conversión de San Pablo"

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FREDERIC SHIELDS
"The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus"

→ a n d   f i n a l l y ←

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GASPAR DE CRAYER
"La Conversione di Saulo"

To be continued…

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THE FOUR GOSPELS JESUS' CRUCIFIXION PRELUDE: MARY ANOINTS JESUS FOR BURIAL JESUS RIDES INTO JERUSALEM AS KING, 1 JESUS RIDES INTO JERUSALEM AS KING, 2 JESUS RIDES INTO JERUSALEM AS KING, 3 JESUS SEES THE WIDOW'S HUGE GIFT THE LAST EVENING: THE LAST SUPPER, Part 1 THE LAST SUPPER, Part 2 THE LAST SUPPER, Part 3 THE LAST SUPPER, Part 4 JESUS’ AGONY IN THE GARDEN, 1 JESUS’ AGONY IN THE GARDEN, 2 TRIALS: JESUS' BETRAYAL AND ARREST JESUS’ FIRST TRIAL, BEFORE ANNAS JESUS’ SECOND TRIAL, BEFORE CAIAPHAS WHAT CAIAPHAS AND HIS GOONS DID TO JESUS PETER'S THREE DENIALS OF JESUS PETER REPENTS OF DENYING JESUS JUDAS' REMORSE AND SUICIDE DECISION: JESUS STANDS BEFORE PILATE AND HEROD PILATE HAS JESUS FLOGGED PILATE HAS JESUS CROWNED AND MOCKED "ECCE HOMO" – HERE IS THE MAN THE CROWD CHOOSES—JESUS OR BARABBAS? CRUCIFIXION: JESUS CARRIES HIS CROSS JESUS THE CHRIST IS CRUCIFIED, Part 1 JESUS THE CHRIST IS CRUCIFIED, Part 2 JESUS THE CHRIST IS CRUCIFIED, Part 3 REMOVING JESUS’ BODY FROM THE CROSS MARY’S LAMENTATION ENTOMBING JESUS' DEAD BODY JESUS' RESURRECTION RESURRECTION SUNDAY: JESUS RISES FROM THE DEAD! Part 1 JESUS RISES FROM THE DEAD! Part 2 SUNDAY DAWNS AT JESUS' TOMB – 3 WOMEN PETER & JOHN AT JESUS' TOMB JESUS TO MAGDALENE, “DON’T CLING TO ME”, 1 JESUS TO MAGDALENE, “DON’T CLING TO ME”, 2 JESUS TAKES THE ROAD TO EMMAUS JESUS' SUPPER AT EMMAUS, 1 JESUS' SUPPER AT EMMAUS, 2 JESUS APPEARS IN THE LOCKED ROOM DEPARTURE: JESUS CONVINCES DOUBTING THOMAS, 1 JESUS CONVINCES DOUBTING THOMAS, 2 JESUS APPEARS AT THE SEA OF GALILEE PETER RESTORED & THE GREAT COMMISSION JESUS ASCENDS TO HEAVEN ! ! ! Part 1 JESUS ASCENDS TO HEAVEN ! ! ! Part 2 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES THE CHURCH AGE BEGINS: THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES ON PENTECOST, 1 THE HOLY SPIRIT COMES ON PENTECOST, 2 PETER PREACHES, THOUSANDS BELIEVE PETER HEALS A LAME BEGGAR ANANIAS & SAPPHIRA LIE AND DIE STEPHEN IS STONED TO DEATH, 1 STEPHEN IS STONED TO DEATH, 2 STEPHEN IS STONED TO DEATH, 3 PHILIP EVANGELIZES THE ETHIOPIAN ✝️ SAUL AND PETER--MIRACLES: THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS: PAUL’S FALL, 1 PAUL'S CONFINEMENT: REVELATION OF JOHN THE END OF THE AGE: THE NEW CREATION: ARTISTIC VISIONARIES FAVORITE ARTISTS, ALPHABETICALLY: JAMES TISSOT:

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[etabeta]

As beautiful many of these paintings are, they do not compare with the mastery of Caravaggio.
#1 the first of two paintings on the Conversion of Paul and which, at the time, was rejected by the patron.The presence of Christ is in the light illuminating the body oif Paul

#2, the second painting by Caravaggio on the subject. It is a more intimate vignette, Paul surrenders to his vision, helpless on the ground. Dramatic contrasts between light and dark, emotional intensity, all hallmark of the greatness of Caravaggio.

[Hebrews 11:6]

So you’re saying that after placing them first, it was all downhill from there on. LOL

[spankalib]

Ha! Guess so...though Morelli, at #33, comes in a good 3rd? (33=3rd?)

[Hebrews 11:6]

That is well-done. Such a unique and pivotal event—an artist really ought to be able to sink his teeth into it.

[hinckley buzzard]

The horse is an artistic conceit. There is nothing in the scripture to suggest Paul was riding a horse. Still, Caravaggio gives us a masterpiece.

[nomorelurker]

“though Morelli, at #33, comes in a good 3rd”

Was my favorite.

[Hebrews 11:6]

You’re quite correct, of course, about there being no scriptural predicate for a horse. The last time I posted this story a commenter made the same point and added that the Roman occupiers very probably would have barred the Jews from owning or riding horses.

So, if Paul was in fact riding, a donkey would have been his conveyance. To an artist, though, a horse is sexier.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Recapitulating in post #10 your excellent point made here.

[AnAmericanMother]

He would not have been riding a 17th century “high horse” in any event! Roman horses (assuming because he was a Roman Citizen he was authorized to have one - Acts 22:27) were lighter in weight and finer in the head (more like Arabians).

[Hebrews 11:6]

It was a metaphorical usage of “high-horse”.

[AnAmericanMother]

Yes, that's right.

But I was pointing out that the "high horse" was a specific breed or type (or landrace if you prefer) that was used in parades and state visits. Big heads and necks, very tall and broad, high action. Made the rider (a ruler or high military officer) look more important.

That's the origin of the expression. Caravaggio and many of the other painters of the time depicted this particular type, probably to emphasize the importance of the rider(s).

[AnAmericanMother]

The closest thing we have now is probably one of the bigger warmbloods, like a Holsteiner.

[AnAmericanMother]

. . . and I always thought of the Lipizzaners as an example of the "high horse" - until I actually rode one. They are very round and muscular, extremely powerful, with cresty necks and a typey head . . . but they are very small by our standards . . . under 16 hands and mostly just barely horse size (14.3 and up).

I was so lucky to have the chance to ride one. A lady here smuggled 8-10 of them out of Austria after the war. Brands and everything.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Thanks for the education. If you've seen Crimson Tide, there is a fun back-and-forth about the Lipizzaners.

[AnAmericanMother]

Have not seen it, but cheated and read the capsule summary.

It is true that the Lipizzaners are black or bay (a warm brown) when foaled, but are mostly gray by 6-10 years old (they live a long time and remain in work often well into their 20s). Occasionally you have one who doesn't "turn" but remains bay or black. By tradition there is always one bay stallion at the Spanische Hofreitschule in Wien.

[InkStone]

Hello Dan; such a dazzling display of great paintings.

Greatly appreciate your ‘Links To All Past Episodes’ - you’ve been posting wonderful art for a long time.

Thank You Dan!

[Hebrews 11:6]

I goofed—meant to paste it to my Archives page as the latest addition. Wasn’t quite awake yet.