The Conversion of Saint Paul by Bertholet Flémal. A high-drama Baroque religious scene depicting the conversion of Saint Paul, with celestial figures above and a fallen rider and horse below.

The Conversion of Saint Paul

Bertholet Flémal

1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A powerful Baroque masterpiece capturing the dynamic moment of spiritual transformation with dramatic lighting and swirling composition.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with crisp neutral depth — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1670 by the Liege master Bertholet Flémal, this grand composition depicts the moment Saint Paul is struck by divine light on the road to Damascus. The work is a quintessential example of Baroque drama, utilizing intense chiaroscuro to contrast the luminous heavenly messengers with the shadowed, chaotic reaction of the soldiers and horses below.