The Apostles, St. Paul and St. Barnabas at Lystra
c. 1640 Louvre Museum
About this artwork
This painting illustrates the biblical account from Acts 14, where the people of Lystra attempt to offer sacrifices to Saints Paul and Barnabas, believing them to be gods, a notion the apostles vehemently reject.
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The dramatic scene at Lystra captures a pivotal moment in early Christian missionary work, showcasing the intense cultural and religious clashes faced by the apostles. Paul and Barnabas's tearing of their clothes was a powerful symbol of distress and protest against being worshipped as deities.
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The Apostles, St. Paul and St. Barnabas at Lystra
Jacob Jordaens, c. 1640
