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St. Matthew, 1419-23 (marble & bronze)
ALG108643 St. Matthew, 1419-23 (marble & bronze) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Orsanmichele Church and Museum, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The bronze St Matthew was commissioned from Ghiberti for Orsanmichele in 1419 by the Arte del Cambio, the guild of bankers. New classical style; His right hand points toward his breast, his left holds an open book in which the opening chapter of his Gospel is set in an early example of the ancient Roman letter forms in classical style. The apostle and evangelist Saint Matthew, who had been a tax collector before his calling to Christ, was a most appropriate patron for the bankers. Located on the western face of the northwest pilaster of Orsanmichele); Italian, out of copyright
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Bankers Drapery Florentine Mathieu Niche Tabernacle 1414 Matteo
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This print showcases the exquisite sculpture of St. Matthew, created by the renowned artist Lorenzo Ghiberti in 1419-23. Crafted from a combination of marble and bronze, this masterpiece can be found at the Orsanmichele Church and Museum in Florence, Italy. Commissioned by the Arte del Cambio, the guild of bankers, Ghiberti's St. Matthew perfectly embodies the new classical style prevalent during that era. The attention to detail is remarkable; his right hand points towards his breast while his left delicately holds an open book containing the opening chapter of his Gospel. What makes this sculpture particularly significant is its historical context. Saint Matthew was not only an apostle and evangelist but also a tax collector before he answered Christ's calling. This connection made him an ideal patron for the bankers who commissioned this artwork. Situated on the western face of Orsanmichele's northwest pilaster, St. Matthew stands proudly within a beautifully adorned niche with intricate drapery and a tabernacle-like structure behind him. As you gaze upon this image, you cannot help but appreciate Ghiberti's skillful craftsmanship and ability to capture both spiritual essence and worldly significance in one piece of art. It serves as a testament to Renaissance excellence and continues to inspire awe among visitors fortunate enough to witness it firsthand at this magnificent Florentine museum.
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