Art
This ornate metal shield from around 1570 depicts Saint Paul's conversion—a pivotal Christian moment. Wealthy families displayed such shields in their homes and wore them in religious processions, using art to teach faith and signal their devotion to neighbors and God.
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You're walking through town on a holy day, and there it is: a shield blazing with gold and silver, catching the sunlight. The image shows a man knocked from his horse, struck by divine light—Saint Paul, transformed in an instant. It's magnificent, costly, unmissable—proof that this household takes their faith seriously.
Reflect
What objects in your own home tell others what you believe in or value most?