The Conversion of Saint Paul (Murillo)

The Conversion of Saint Paul is a c.1675-1680 oil on canvas painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, acquired by Charles IV of Spain and now in the Prado Museum in Madrid.

[1] The meaning of the painting was influenced by a truly baroque play of light and shadow.

The future Apostle lies on the ground, supported by one of the companions of the wicked journey.

One leg was pinned down by an overturned horse, he was unable to pull his foot out of the stirrup, so sudden was what he is still experiencing.

The traveling companions are also terrified; according to the biblical description, they only hear the voice but see nothing.