The Conversion of Paul the Apostle
Late XVII century.Not on display
To the right, the fallen Saint Paul lifts his gaze and his right arm towards Christ, who appears in Glory. The entire left side of the composition is filled by two horses which have fallen in violent postures.
The postures are inspired by Flemish Rubenesque engravings, which were known to all Spanish artists who painted this episode. The technique and the graphic design are characteristic of the compositional drawings by Conchillos kept in the Museo de Bellas Artes in Valencia. Its inspiration from the work of his master, March, is evident when compared with drawing D00143.
Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Catálogo de Dibujos. Vol.I. Dibujos españoles siglos XV-XVII, Madrid, 1972, p.86-87
