Conversion of Saul

License this image

To license this image or for more information please contact our Licensing team.

We can manage your request more quickly if you include the following information:

Image reference number: XXX
Title and author (if applicable)
Publisher/Producer/Broadcaster
Planned release date
Print run or number of units
Image size and position, example 1/4 page, full screen, front cover, inside
Languages/territorial distribution
Digital rights - format details and license period

Request to view at the Prints & Drawings Study Room, level H , Case DG, Shelf 39

Artist/Maker	Cambiaso, Luca (artist)
Place of origin	Italy (drawn)

Conversion of Saul; In a cloud above God with the Jesus Christ. The saint is naked and has partially fallen under his horse. The soldiers are protecting their eyes with their arms, and one with his shield, from the dazzling light from heaven, while another is endeavouring to raise his fallen leader; Pen, washed with bistre.

Object details

Category	Drawings
Object type	Drawing
Title	Conversion of Saul
Materials and techniques	Pen, washed with bistre Pen Bistre Drawing Wash Technique
Brief description	Cambiaso, Luca; Conversion of Saul; In a cloud above God with the Jesus Christ; Pen, washed with bistre; Genoese School; ca. 1550-1585.
Physical description	Conversion of Saul; In a cloud above God with the Jesus Christ. The saint is naked and has partially fallen under his horse. The soldiers are protecting their eyes with their arms, and one with his shield, from the dazzling light from heaven, while another is endeavouring to raise his fallen leader; Pen, washed with bistre.
Dimensions	Height: 17.9in Width: 13in Original measurements converted from fractional inches into decimal inches (rounded to one decimal place). Dimensions taken from: DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Style	Genoese School
Credit line	Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history	Collection - Benjamin West.
Subjects depicted	Soldiers Horse Shield Paul (Saint)
Bibliographic reference	DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874.
Collection	Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number	DYCE.337

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record created	September 15, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1137134/conversion-of-saul-drawing-cambiaso-luca/

Download as: JSON IIIF Manifest

License this image

Download image

Object details

About this object record

You may also like