Friday, October 17, 2008

Fine Art Friday - St. Paul

St. Paul Writing His Epistles by Valentin de Boulogne or Nicolas Tournier
St. Paul Writing His Epistles - Tournier or Boulogne

St. Paul Writing
St. Paul at His Writing Desk - Rembrandt van Rijn

St. Paul by Masaccio
St. Paul - Masaccio

Conversion of St. Paul by Francesco Mazzola
The Conversion of St. Paul - Francesco Mazzola

Conversion of St. Paul by Michelangelo
The Conversion of St. Paul - Michelangelo

Conversion of St. Paul by Caravaggio
The Conversion of St. Paul - Caravaggio

St. Paul by El Greco
St. Paul - El Greco

Paul Preaching in Athens by Raphael
Paul Preaching in Athens - Raphael


Paul Preaching in Ephesus Eustache Le Sueur
Paul Preaching in Ephesus - Eustache le Sueur

Conversion of St. Paul by Tintoretto
The Conversion of St. Paul - Jacobo Tintoretto


The Execution of St. Paul by Tintoretto
The Execution of St. Paul - Jacobo Tintoretto


In honor of the Pauline year, this week Fine Art Friday will feature St. Paul formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, in works of art. Enjoy.

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4 comments:

  1. Evann2:29 AM

    Lovely, Esther! I am adding this link to my Pauline Year page. Thanks!

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  2. Ann Murray6:25 AM

    There is much to be said of each individual's interpretation of St Paul's conversion - and each painting has a beauty all its own.
    Thanks, Esther! I hope you have a nice weekend.

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  3. Kathleen Miller6:32 AM

    Thank you for this beautiful Fine Art Friday. I enjoyed seeing all the wonderful representations of Paul by various artists.

    I am especially drawn to St. Paul writing his Epistles. I can just envision him pouring over this labor of love, sweat on the brow, inspired by the Holy Spirit....

    Also, love the Conversion by Caravaggio- it illustrates the real turning point in St. Paul's life and reminds us of a need for everyday an conversion that allows us to grow closer in the Lord.

    God Bless!

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  4. EC Gefroh2:37 PM

    Wonderful Evann! Glad to be able to add to your Pauline resources.

    Veritas, so true! I think I like the Caravaggio one the best. How about you?

    Kathy, I don't know if you noticed but none of the depictions seem to portray St. Paul the way he is supposed to have been...short of stature, bald and a hooked nose...

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