The Conversion of Saint Paul
The Met
Artist: Spinello Aretino (Spinello di Luca Spinelli)(Italian, born Arezzo 1345–52, died 1410 Arezzo)
Date: ca. 1391–92
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Tempera on wood, gold ground
Dimensions: 11 7/8 x 11 5/8 in. (30.2 x 29.5 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Armed men in helmets and armor surround a fallen, haloed man in a blue robe
Detailed Description
The image depicts multiple figures against a landscape background. On the left, a group of four armed men stands closely together. They wear helmets, body armor, and cloaks in shades of red, blue, and brown. One man in the foreground on the far left has his hands raised, palms facing outward. Behind him, another man holds a long spear. A third armed man, positioned slightly to the right of the first, extends his right arm and points towards the central figure. A large, round shield, predominantly brown with red and blue accents, is visible in the mid-ground, held by one of the armed men. The central figure, a bearded man with a golden halo, lies on the ground, dressed in a flowing blue robe. His eyes are closed, and his head is tilted back. His bare feet are visible at the bottom center. To the right of the fallen man, another armed figure, similarly dressed in a helmet and armor, stands over him, with one arm raised. The background features a golden sky at the top, transitioning into a brown and green hilly landscape. A small tree with dark green foliage and scattered red fruit or berries grows on the hill. The composition is tightly packed with figures.
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