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| Title | The Conversion of St Paul | |
| Collection | Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery | |
| Artist | French School | |
| Date Earliest | about 1600 | |
| Date Latest | about 1700 | |
| Description | This painting shows the conversion of St Paul as described in Acts 26: 9-21. St Paul persecuted Christians until one day he was travelling on the road to Damascus. He saw a bright light and he and his companions fell to the ground. Jesus spoke to him saying, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'. After his conversion, Saul changed his name to Paul and began to spread the word of Christ. | |
| Current Accession Number | 1933P336 | |
| Former Accession Number | P.336´33 | |
| Subject | religion (Conversion of St Paul) | |
| Measurements | 27.0 x 92.1 cm cm (estimate) | |
| Material | oil on canvas | |
| Acquisition Details | Given by Henry Wiseman 1933. | |
| Publications | Foreign Paintings in Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, A Summary Catalogue, 1983, no. 65, ill. | |
| Rights Owner | Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery | |
| Author | Dr Patricia Smyth | |