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The Conversion of Saul with Christ and the Cross

Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593–1678)

The Conversion of Saul with Christ and the Cross

Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593–1678)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Religion & Mythology

Medium

brush and brown wash, gouache and watercolor over black and red chalk, heightened with traces of white; framing lines in graphite

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

The Conversion of Saul with Christ and the Cross by Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593–1678).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.