Explore the Saint Paul about the Subject of this artwork, Saint Peter and Saint Paul (El Greco, Barcelona).
On the right of the painting is Saint Paul.  Paul was one of the major contributors to the Bible, as well the founder of many Christian churches.  Paul was born Jewish and lived under these beliefs until he was visited, on the street, by the resurrected Jesus, causing his conversion to Christianity.  In El Greco's painting, Paul is depicted holding a sword, a symbol of his martyrdom for his Christian beliefs.
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