{"product_id":"the-conversion-of-saul-ngal629","title":"The Conversion of Saul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eGiacomo Panizzati (Italian, Probably active 1524, died 1540)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Dimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e22 7\/8\" x 27 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Gallery of Art, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Artwork: \u003c\/strong\u003e(About 1535-40) \"The conversion of the Pharisee Saul is described in the Acts of the Apostles (9: 1–9). As the Jewish conservative Saul was approaching Damascus to persecute disciples of Jesus, a light from heaven suddenly blinded him, making him fall to the earth. ‘Saul, Saul,’ Jesus called, ‘why do you persecute me?’\n\nSaul is the figure in blue wearing gilded metal armour – he has fallen from his horse at the sight of Christ in the clouds. In the distance we see the next part of the story as the stupefied Saul and his horse are led towards Damascus by his men. There he recovered his sight and, as the Apostle Paul, joined the Christians whom he had set out to persecute.\n\nThe shields, armour and horse trappings are very highly decorated in antique style and reveal a knowledge of ancient and contemporary gems. Alfonso I d’Este, Duke of Ferrara, had a particular enthusiasm for engraved gems, and this painting may have been commissioned by or intended for him.\" - (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgallery.org.uk\/paintings\/giacomo-panizzati-the-conversion-of-saul\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"National Gallery of Art London - The Conversion of Saul\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNational Gallery of Art, London\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giacomo Panizzati","offers":[{"title":"No Size Selected (Select a Size)","offer_id":50509594132723,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Replica Size (22 7\/8\" x 27 1\/2\")","offer_id":50509594165491,"sku":null,"price":1132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Signature Size (16 3\/8\" x 19 5\/8\")","offer_id":50509594198259,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Classic Size (20\" x 24\")","offer_id":50509594231027,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallery Size (24 1\/2\" x 29 3\/8\")","offer_id":50509594263795,"sku":null,"price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Statement Size (31 5\/8\" x 38\")","offer_id":50509594296563,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grand Size (37 7\/8\" x 45 3\/8\")","offer_id":50509594329331,"sku":null,"price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Estate Size (44 5\/8\" x 53 5\/8\")","offer_id":50509594362099,"sku":null,"price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Museum Size (53 5\/8\" x 64 1\/4\")","offer_id":50509594394867,"sku":null,"price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/5738\/6483\/files\/TheConversionofSaul.jpg?v=1788616185","url":"https:\/\/commissionedpaintings.com\/products\/the-conversion-of-saul-ngal629","provider":"Commissioned Paintings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}