Saint Paul Preaching in Athens
Title
Saint Paul Preaching in Athens
Creator
Date
Identifier
RDS_treasures_6_De La Hyre_St Paul Preaching.jpg
RDS_treasures_6_De La Hyre_St Paul Preaching framed.jpg
Description
St. Paul depicted to the right of the composition, wearing a green robe and red mantle, standing on a low plinth, right arm extended, preaching in a temple with a landscape beyond; behind him a group of six figures, one seated; to the right of the composition are another group of figures, one wearing a dark blue robe, his right arm outstretched towards St. Paul and being clutched by a child; another child crawls on the ground in front of St. Paul; in the background is another group of seated figures.
Source
RDS Treasures Collection
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Relation
RDS Library & Archives
Format
Painting
Coverage
Ca.1650
Original Format
Oil on canvas
Physical Dimensions
72.5 x 95 cm
Collection
Citation
De la Hyre, Laurent, 1606-1656, “Saint Paul Preaching in Athens,” RDS, accessed December 22, 2024, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4063.