The Conversion of St. Paul (Caravaggio)

slow art story by Spencer's Painting of the Week

Listen to the Story: 6 minutes

Audio-only: (best on mobile)

Description:

This week we’ll compare two Caravaggios depicting the conversion of Saul to St. Paul, the feast of which was celebrated on January 25.

Via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b77G8Ysjck

Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo

Inside the basilica

"Conversion on the Way to Damascus"

by Caravaggio

"The Conversion of Saint Paul"

by Caravaggio