496
The Conversion of Saint Paul
Fidele Fischetti (1732-1792)
Estimate
15.000 - 20.000
Session 3
27 October 2026
Description
Oil on canvas
Depicting Saint Paul fallen to the ground, partially draped in a red cloak, following the divine apparition, surrounded by soldiers and agitated horses
79x74,9 cm
Additional Information
This painting was identified by art historian Nicola Spinosa, on the basis of photographs, as a preparatory study for the lower section of The Conversion of Saint Paul, a signed and dated altarpiece painted by Fedele Fischetti in 1759 for the Church of Santo Spirito in Naples. Measuring 370 × 210 cm, the monumental painting forms part of a group of religious works executed by the artist early in his career.
Provenance:
Sotheby’s, New York, 29 January 2009, lot 173
Christie’s, 19 April 2018, Old Masters Part II, lot 240
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