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The Calling of Saint Matthew is an oil painting by Caravaggio that depicts the moment Jesus Christ calls on the tax collector Matthew to follow him. It was completed in 1599–1600 for the Contarelli Chapel in the church of the French congregation, San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, where it remains.
Aug 15, 2023 · The Calling of St Matthew (c.1599 – 1600) by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is an oil on canvas that is part of the Contarelli Chapel at the Church of St. Louis of the French, otherwise known as San Luigi dei Francesi, in Rome, Italy.
The Calling of Saint Matthew, 1600 by Caravaggio. The subject traditionally was represented either indoors or out; sometimes Saint Matthew is shown inside a building, with Christ outside (following the Biblical text) summoning him through a window.
Dec 6, 2023 · Here’s the passage from the Gospel of Matthew that Caravaggio has painted: “[0:40] As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.” Such a simple passage, but so profound.
Caravaggio. The Calling of Saint Matthew. Date of Creation: 1600. Height (cm): 340.00. Length (cm): 322.00. Medium: Oil. Support: Canvas. Subject: Scenery. Art Movement: Baroque. Created by: Caravaggio. Current Location: Rome, Italy. Owner: San Luigi dei Francesi. The Calling of Saint Matthew Page's Content. Story / Theme.
Caravaggio's "Calling of Saint Matthew" captures a powerful moment of spiritual awakening. Set in a gritty, realistic environment, Christ points to Matthew, a tax collector, inviting him to follow. The painting highlights the divine entering everyday life, emphasizing the transformative power of faith and making spirituality accessible to all.
After his death, his signature style of painting - based on his use of tenebrism and chiaroscuro - would become known as Caravaggism and influence painters throughout Europe. The Calling of Saint Matthew depicts the moment when Jesus Christ inspires Matthew to follow him and become an apostle.
