Giovan Francesco Gonzaga - Conversion of Saint Paul

The subject seems to be inspired by the episode of the conversion of Saint Paul. According to the narrative described in the Acts of the Apostles, Saul, a Roman citizen and oppressor of Christians, was struck by an apparition of Jesus on the road to Damascus, causing him to fall from his horse. From that moment on, he converted, becoming one of the most important evangelizers of Christianity, known as Saint Paul.

This work is a testament to the extensive research Giovan Francesco Gonzaga directed toward the figure of the horse throughout his career, as well as his study of equestrian groups. A fundamental constant in his work is drawing, through which he achieves a complex synergy of composition and dynamism. The result he seeks to achieve is always the same: the expression of dynamic energy, unleashed by the horse's unstoppable strength. This dynamism is conveyed by a highly pictorial style, which complements the highly technical drawing. Gonzaga's brushstrokes, like those of the noble steed, are swift and charged with energy, seemingly shaping the figure, almost deforming it, in an expressionistic manner, to suggest the vigor of its movement.

Giovan Francesco Gonzaga, born in Milan in 1921 and passed away in 2007, traces his origins to a younger branch of the Mantuan family. A primarily figurative painter, he dedicated much of his career to the study and research of equestrian subjects. Gonzaga's aim was to convey the nobility of both the horse and the rider, as well as their dynamic momentum and energy. For this reason, he interpreted his figurative style with more expressionistic elements.

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