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Saints Paul and Barnabas at Lystra
Bartholomeus Breenbergh
A dramatic Dutch Golden Age scene depicting a biblical narrative amidst grand classical architecture and a sweeping horizon.
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St. Paul and St. Barnabas at Lystra
Willem de Poorter
1630 · Oil Paint, Panel
A dramatic 17th-century biblical scene rendered with masterful chiaroscuro and theatrical composition.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm wood and umber notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Soft gray, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted around 1630 by Dutch artist Willem de Poorter, this work depicts the biblical narrative of St. Paul and St. Barnabas at Lystra. The composition is defined by its dramatic use of chiaroscuro, a hallmark of the Haarlem school, which creates a theatrical atmosphere among the classical ruins.
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