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Saint Paul blinds the false prophet Bar-Jesus and converted the Proconsul Sergius
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Saint Paul blinds the false prophet Bar-Jesus and converted the Proconsul Sergius
7074966 Saint Paul blinds the false prophet Bar-Jesus and converted the Proconsul Sergius, 1650 (painting) by Loir, Nicolas Pierre (1624-79); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint Paul blinds the false prophet Bar-Jesus (aka Elymas) and converted the Proconsul Sergius (Sergius Paulus Proconsul of Cyprus), by Nicolas Loir, 1650. May (offering of the corporation of goldmingings), Notre Dame de Paris); ePascal Lemaitre; French, out of copyright
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This print captures the dramatic moment when Saint Paul, depicted by Nicolas Pierre Loir, blinds the false prophet Bar-Jesus and converts the Proconsul Sergius. Painted in 1650, this masterpiece is housed in Notre Dame de Paris and showcases the artist's incredible talent. In this scene, Saint Paul stands tall and resolute as he confronts Bar-Jesus, also known as Elymas. With a commanding gesture of his hand, he miraculously blinds the deceitful prophet who had been misleading others with his false teachings. The intensity of their encounter is palpable through Loir's masterful brushstrokes. Meanwhile, Proconsul Sergius watches with awe and amazement at this divine intervention. As a high-ranking official from Cyprus, Sergius was seeking spiritual guidance when he encountered Saint Paul during his missionary journey. Witnessing this extraordinary event solidified his faith in Christianity and led to his conversion. The painting beautifully captures both the power of faith and the triumph over falsehoods. It serves as a reminder that even in times of darkness and deception, truth will prevail under divine guidance. Pascal Lemaitre skillfully brings out every detail of this historic artwork through his expert photography skills. This print allows art enthusiasts to appreciate Loir's original work from anywhere around the world while preserving its historical significance for generations to come.
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