Conversion Collection (#21)

ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:3-5). Woodcut, c1508, by Hans Baldung Grien (c1485-1545)

THE CONVERSION OF SAUL. Watercolor, n. d. by William Blake
THE CONVERSION OF SAUL. Watercolor, n.d. by William Blake

CANADA: JESUIT MISSIONARY. A Jesuit missionary preaching to the Native Americans in 17th century Canada. Line drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

SPANISH MISSIONARY, 1612. Francisco Pareja teaching Christianity to the native Indians. Woodcut from Cathecismo, en Lengua Castellana, y Timuquana, Mexico City, Mexico, 1612

WITTEKIND (d. c807). Westphalian chieftain. Charlemagne (right) at Wittekinds baptism, 785. Photogravure after Paul Thumann, late 19th century

BAPTISM OF POCAHONTAS. A key to the figures portrayed in John Gadsby Chapman s
BAPTISM OF POCAHONTAS. A key to the figures portrayed in John Gadsby Chapmans painting of the baptism of Pocahontas at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1613 or 1614

WILLIAM CAREY (1761-1834). English Orientalist and missionary. With his pundit: oil on canvas, 1812, by Robert Home

CONSTANTINE I (d. 337). Constantine the Great. Roman emperor, 306-337. The Conversion of Constantine at the Milvian Bridge in 312: gravure after a painting, 1895, by Stephen James Ferris

FATHER JACQUES MARQUETTE. Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet descending the Mississippi River: drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

The first production Percival P50 Prince 1, G-ALFZ, after conversion to a Mk2 with sloping windscreen

Avro 638 Club Cadet, G-ACHN, after conversion to de Havilland Gipsy Major power in 1936

The first Vickers Hovertruck, a conversion of a standard long wheel-base Land Rover

The Conversion of Paul the Apostle / King Saul
The Conversion of Paul the Apostle - told as the conversion of King Saul. circa 19th century

Lakes Waterhen on Lake Windermere after conversion to twin floats in 1914. Date: 1914

Short S8 / 8 Rangoon G-AEIM (formerly S1433) taxying
Short S8/8 Rangoon, G-AEIM (formerly S1433), taxying in the Solent at Hamble Aerodrome after conversion to a crew trainer by Imperial Airways

The first de Havilland DH51 G-EBIM after conversion to DH5
The first de Havilland DH51, G-EBIM, after conversion to DH51A configuration with single-bay wings and full-span automatic, camber-changing flaps

The fifth de Havilland DH93 Don L2391 after conversion
The fifth de Havilland DH93 Don, L2391, after conversion to communications duties

First prototype Britten-Norman BN2A MkIII Trislander G-ATWU
First prototype Britten-Norman BN2A MkIII Trislander, G-ATWU, a conversion of the second Islander prototype

Handley Page Victor prototype tanker conversion

A de Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth ambulance conversion used in Burma

de Havilland DH106 Comet 4 XW626 (formerly G-APDS)
de Havilland DH106 Comet 4, XW626 (formerly G-APDS), after conversion to test the radar for the AEW Nimrod

The third prototype Bristol Freighter G-AGVC
The third prototype Bristol Freighter, G-AGVC, following conversion to a Mk21 on release of its load of five tons of lime while demonstrating top dressing

Former company demonstrator de Havilland DH104 Dove 8, G-ARDH, prior to conversion to a Riley Dove 400 for David Brown Industries

Avro Vulcan B2 XH563 of No 230 Operational Conversion Unit
Avro Vulcan B2, XH563, of No 230 Operational Conversion Unit, RAF Finningley, Yorks, comes in to land

Supermarine Spitfire VIII MT818 after conversion
Supermarine Spitfire VIII, MT818, after conversion to the two-seat demonstration trainer, N32

Supermarine Spitfire VIII JF318 after conversion to a XIV
Supermarine Spitfire VIII, JF318, after conversion to a XIV by the installation of a Griffon engine

Supermarine Seafire IB BL687
Supermarine Seafire IB, BL687, with a tropical filter, the second Seafire conversion

The Avro 685 York first prototype LV626 after conversion
The Avro 685 York first prototype, LV626, after conversion to become the sole Hercules-powered CMk2

Convair 340 G-ANVP after conversion
Convair 340, G-ANVP, after conversion to Napier Eland turboprops, at night

Short Sunderland III during conversion to civil use

Vickers Merchantman - all-cargo conversion
Vickers Merchantman, an all-cargo conversion of the Vanguard, belonging to BEA Cargo

Hawker Hunter F6 XG196 of No234 Squadron
Hawker Hunter F6, XG196, of No234 Squadron of 229 Operational Conversion Unit, RAF Chivenor. April 1974

Prototype Boulton Paul Defiant TTIII conversion, N3488, at Pendeford

Fairey Firefly 1 Z2118 after conversion
Fairey Firefly 1, Z2118, after conversion to the prototype FR4

Conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus. From Hartmann Schedel Liber chronicarum mundi Nuremberg Chronicle, Nuremberg 1493. Woodcut

Conversion of St Paul on the road to Damascus. Acts 9. From Gustave Dore Bible 1865-1866. Wood engraving. Power of God is depicted as a shaft of light

South Devon Railway, later Great Western Railway (GWR) at Dawlish. It shows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) atmospheric railway with engine house (right middle distance)

Franco-Prussian War: Manufacture of machine guns and conversion of muzzle-loaders in a Paris foundry piece, France

The Conversion of Saint Paul, Acts 9: 1-6 by Gustave Dorafaa
The Conversion of Saint Paul, Acts 9:1-6 by Gustave Dorafa

Tower mill converted to residential accommodation beside shingle beach, Fort Green Mill, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England, July

Steel being melted for conversion into magnets

Photosynthesis, artwork C017 / 0788
Photosynthesis. Conceptual computer artwork of photosynthesis in a plant cell. Photosynthesis is the process by which most plants convert sunlight (coming from top left) into chemical energy

Hearing centre, artwork
Hearing centre. Computer artwork showing the area of the brains temporal lobe that is associated with hearing (red). This area receives auditory input from the cochlea (coiled)

European in the Americas, 16th century
European in the Americas. 16th-century artwork of a robed European (possibly a missionary) in the Americas being greeted by indigenous women and children said to be crying with joy

American missionary. Brainerd encounters a Native American shaman in the Pennsylvania wilderness, 1745
DAVID BRAINERD (1718-1747). American missionary. Brainerd encounters a Native American shaman in the Pennsylvania wilderness, 1745. Wood engraving, American, c1840

Old lifeboat station converted into house, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, August

Miniature n 2 of the Breviculum, reduced version
" Miniature n 2 of the " Breviculum", reduced version of Ramon Llulls works made by Tom᳠ Le My賩 er

MARTI i MONZO, Josep (1840-1912). Third Council

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"Transformation: From Darkness to Light, from Ships to Souls" In the realm of spirituality, conversion holds immense significance. Just as Jesus proclaimed himself as the Light of the World, guiding lost souls towards salvation, so too does conversion illuminate our paths towards redemption. From the HMS Albion (R07) after its remarkable transformation into a formidable vessel, we witness how even inanimate objects can undergo profound changes. Similarly, Caravaggio's masterpiece depicting St. Paul's Conversion reminds us that even the most hardened hearts can be softened by divine intervention. Just like a Shelby GT350 Mustang roaring down the highway with newfound power and purpose, individuals who experience it can invigorated with an unwavering zeal for their faith. They become vessels through which Jesus' teachings resonate deeply within their souls. Saint Columba astride his horse symbolizes not only personal transformation but also spreading this divine message far and wide. Zacchaeus Converted exemplifies how one man's encounter with Jesus led to a complete change of heart and actions. The Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757 soaring through the skies serves as a metaphorical representation of our spirits taking flight after experiencing spiritual conversion - liberated from earthly constraints and propelled towards higher realms. Alma-Tadema's painting captures The Conversion of Paula beautifully; it portrays her metamorphosis from opulence to humility as she embraces her newfound faith wholeheartedly. Even everyday objects such as Chevrolet C-10 Camper or Short S23 Empire flying boat AX659 have undergone conversions - repurposed for new adventures or missions beyond their original design intentions. Lastly, Barry and Alex Pendray from Hemingford Grey in Cambridgeshire embody how personal encounters with divinity can lead to profound transformations within communities – inspiring others to embark on their own journeys towards enlightenment. In essence, these diverse examples remind us that conversion is not limited solely to religious contexts.