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The Calling of St. Matthew, c. 1598-1601 (oil on panel) (detail of 828704)
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The Calling of St. Matthew, c. 1598-1601 (oil on panel) (detail of 828704)
BEN331548 The Calling of St. Matthew, c.1598-1601 (oil on panel) (detail of 828704) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); 328x348 cm; Contarelli Chapel, S. Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22384236
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Chiaroscuro Disciple Pointing Tax Collector Apostle
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail of Caravaggio's masterpiece, "The Calling of St. Matthew". Painted between 1598 and 1601, this oil on panel artwork showcases the extraordinary talent of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The painting is housed in the Contarelli Chapel within the S. Luigi dei Francesi church in Rome, Italy. In this particular section of the larger composition, we witness an intense moment as Jesus calls upon St. Matthew to become his disciple. The scene unfolds around a dimly lit table where tax collector Matthew sits amongst his colleagues. Bathed in dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, Caravaggio masterfully highlights Jesus' outstretched arm pointing towards Matthew with divine authority. The artist's signature use of light and shadow adds depth and realism to each figure present in this remarkable piece. Through his skillful brushwork, Caravaggio brings forth a sense of awe and reverence that permeates throughout the entire painting. Raffaello Bencini expertly captured this detail through his lens, preserving every intricate brushstroke for us to admire today. This print allows art enthusiasts to appreciate the sheer brilliance and emotional intensity that radiates from Caravaggio's work. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to witness one of history's most significant moments – when an ordinary man was called upon by divinity itself to embark on an extraordinary journey as one of Christ's apostles.
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