Conversion of St. Paul, 1509, Lucas Huygensz van Leyden, Dutch, c. 1490 - 1533, 11 1/16 x 15 13/16 in. ( x cm) (image, trimmed within platemark), Engraving, Netherlands, 16th century, Lucas depicts Saul of Tarsus traveling to Damascus with his armed retinue with the intention of persecuting followers of Christ. On route, a light from heaven descended upon Saul who fell from his horse onto the ground. He heard a celestial voice asking: 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me'' For three days, Saul was blinded and could neither eat nor drink. At Damascus, he converted to Christianity

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