The Calling of Saint Matthew

Name: The Calling of Saint Matthew
Brand: Caravaggio
SKU: the-calling-of-saint-matthew
Price: 222 USD
Availability: InStock

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Item Number: 29607

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With unmatched drama and humanity, Caravaggio's The Calling of Saint Matthew (1599–1600) reimagines a crucial New Testament event. The moment that Christ asks tax collector Matthew to follow Him...

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Features “The Calling of Saint Matthew” by Caravaggio

Main Features
Author	Caravaggio
Color	Brown, Black, White, Red, Yellow, Green
Tags	The Calling Of Saint Matthew, Caravaggio, Religious Art, 17th Century, Famous Painting, Italian Art, Light And Shadow, Realism
Main Features
Alternate Titles	The Moment Of Calling
Art Movement	Baroque
Historical Events	Counter-Reformation Influence
Visual and Stylistic Elements
Brushwork/Texture	Strong And Theatrical
Focal Point	The Moment Of Calling
Light Source	Natural Indoor Light
Objects	Jesus , Saint Matthew , Apostles , Table , Money , Window , Light Rays , Robes , Beards , Hats
Orientation	Horizontal
Perspective	Chiaroscuro Perspective
Original Masterpiece Features
Condition/Restoration History	Minimal Restoration
Creation Process	Oil On Canvas
Inscriptions/Signatures	Signed By Caravaggio
Patron/Commissioner	Church Patron
Provenance	San Luigi Dei Francesi
Influences and Related Works
Influences	Biblical Narrative, Tenebrism
Related Works	Saint Matthew And The Angel
Exhibition and Market Information
Auction Price	Not For Sale
Criticism & Reception	Regarded As One Of Caravaggio’s Greatest Works
Cultural Significance	Illustrates The Importance Of Calling And Destiny
Current Owner	San Luigi Dei Francesi
Exhibition History	San Luigi Dei Francesi, Rome
Insurance Value	Priceless
Market Trends	High Demand
Public Domain Status	Public Domain
Reproductions	Highly Reproduced

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Description “The Calling of Saint Matthew” by Caravaggio

With unmatched drama and humanity, Caravaggio's The Calling of Saint Matthew (1599–1600) reimagines a crucial New Testament event. The moment that Christ asks tax collector Matthew to follow Him, laying the groundwork for a significant spiritual shift, is depicted in the picture. Caravaggio grounds the narrative in the grim reality of 16th-century Rome rather than a far-off, dreamlike setting, which makes it both ageless and approachable.

The setting is set in a dimly lit tavern, with people sitting around a table counting coins and engaging in mundane talk. When Christ unexpectedly emerges with a gentle yet powerful gesture and a ray of light illuminating the assembly, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Matthew is the composition's main subject, and he is identifiable by his startled expression and his hesitant hand gesture that begs the inquiry, "Who, me?" The contrast between light and shadow intensifies the drama by emphasising the divine intervention moment inside the earthly setting.

What sets this painting apart is its emotional depth and the way it blurs the line between the sacred and the secular. The figures are not idealized saints but everyday people, their weathered faces and humble attire grounding the story in reality. Caravaggio’s ability to make the divine accessible through human experience transforms this biblical narrative into a powerful meditation on choice, redemption, and grace.

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