The Calling of Saint Matthew, painted by Caravaggio between 1599 and 1600 for the Contarelli Chapel in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, is a masterpiece of the Italian Baroque. The work depicts the moment when Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him. The scene is set in a dark interior, illuminated by a ray of natural light entering from the side, symbolizing the divine grace that transforms Matthew's life.
The light highlights the realistic details of the figures and their expressions of surprise and contemplation, creating a dramatic contrast between chiaroscuro and emotional intensity. Caravaggio breaks with idealized tradition, choosing ordinary figures, making the scene feel close and immediate. The work is a perfect example of the painter's mastery in combining realism, theatricality, and spiritual symbolism, profoundly influencing 17th-century art.
Sublime quality material
Printed on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm With frame: 30 x 40 cm Material: Printed on high-quality handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the printmaker.
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