Saint Paul Surrounded by Disciples after His Lapidation at Lystra (Acts 14:20)
1590–1618
Medium
Pen and brown ink, brush and pale brown wash
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 6 1/2in. (12 x 16.5cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1950
Accession Number
1978.376
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the late 16th to early 17th century, artist Giovanni Guerra created this intimate drawing, *Saint Paul Surrounded by after His Lapidation atystra (Acts 14:20)*. Depicting a pivotal biblical moment from the New Testament, it shows the Apostle Paul, stoned by a hostile crowd in the ancient city of Lyst (modern-day Turkey), being revived and supported by his devoted disciples. This underscores themes of faith, resilience, and divine protection during Paul's missionary journeys, resonating deeply in the Counter-Reformation era when religious imagery reinforced Catholic devotion. Executed in pe...