Artwork
Saint Matthew
Saint Matthew is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Unknown. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Saint Matthew' is a depiction of a bearded man in a red robe, holding a book and lost in contemplation.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely Saint Matthew, a Christian apostle and evangelist, identified by his traditional attributes. His upward gaze suggests spiritual introspection or divine inspiration.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using a strong light source from the top-left to create deep shadows and highlight the subject's features and drapery, achieving a dramatic effect.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
