Matthew Collection (#5)

The central portal of the Cathedral of San Martino in Lucca. The lunette depicts the Redeemer in a mandorla held by two angels; the Madonna among the apostles is depicted on the architrave Lucca

St. Matthew, detail of the Tabernacle of Sixtus IV, marble, Mino da Fiesole (1429-1484), Vatican Grottoes, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City St

San Matteo. Statue of Giovanni Dalmata (attr.) Belonging to the Monument of Pope Nicholas V and preserved in the Vatican Caves (formerly the Petriano Museum)

Fragment of the ambo depicting St. Matthew Evangelist. Civic Museum, Como Como Civic Museum Ambo Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-30 ca

St. Matthew. Tondo belonging to the shrine of the Holy Lance, displayed in the Museo Petriano, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican City, Museo Petriano High Relief Renaissance

St. Matthew the evangelist, bronze statue by Jacopo Sansovino, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

Enamel plaque belonging to the Pala d'Oro, or gold altarpiece, in St. Mark's in Venice, depicting St. Matthew Venice St

David and Matthew; copies of Romanesque statues of the 1800's conserved in the Church of Saint Peter in Consavia, at Asti Asti Church of Saint Peter in Consavia Statue Romanesque, Middle Ages

Embossed crucifix with Christ and symbols of the Evangelists, work in the National Galelry of Umbria, inside Municipal Hall in Perugia Perugia Municipal Hall

Saint Matthew, work by Pietro Francavilla, based on the model of Giambologna, in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Orvieto Orvieto Museo dell'Opera del Duomo Statue Late Renaissance

Lunette in terracotta, work attributed to Benedetto da Maiano representing S.Matthew the Evangelist, situated above the door of the Sacristy of S.Matthew, in the Sanctuary of the Santa Casa

Christ enthroned among the evangelists, and the Crucifixion. Gilded silver diptych in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, in Lucera, Apulia Lucera Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Dyptch Gothic

Della Robbia style ceiling, in the Chapel of the Madonna or Martini Chapel, in the church of San Giobbe in Venice Venice Church of San Giobbe

St Matthew's Vocation. Historiated initial of a Choir Book illustrated by Liberale da Verona and preserved in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Siena Piccolomini Library Illumination Renaissance

The central portal of the Portico of the Cathedral of S.Martino, Lucca. In the lunette is a bas-relief with Jesus contained in an almond, carried by two angels

Cover of a Gospel Book, in embossed silver, work preserved in the Opera del Duomo in Lucca. At the center of the cover is a medallion representing the episode of St

Christ and the four evangelists; detail of the mosaic by Marco Luciano Rizzo, Alberto Giglio and Francesco Zuccato, in the sacristy of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St

St. Luke, St. Matthew, two prophets and episodes from the life of Christ. Bas-reliefs by Tullio Lombardo, located in the Giustiniani chapel in the Church of San Francesco della Vigna

St Matthew the Evangelist, glazed terracotta preserved in the Presbytery of the Church of St Maria delle Grazie, in Stia Stia Church of St Maria delle Grazie High Relief High Renaissance

St. Matthew the Evangelist, by Bernardo Ciuffagni, in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence Florence Museo dell'Opera del Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore Statue

St Matthew apostle; statue carried out by Giuseppe Mazzuoli preserved in the Museum of Metropolitan Art in Siena Siena Museum of Metropolitan Art Statue Late Baroque, Baroque

St. Matthew the Evangelist. Illuminated page, in the Library of St. John's Monastery in Patmos, Greece Greece Patmos, St

Detail of the face of St. Matthew, by Ghiberti, in the Tabernacle of the Exchange Guild, Church of Orsanmichele, Florence Florence Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Holy Father and Four Evangelists: illuminated page from the XIV century preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Illumination Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Tabernacle in Orsanmichele from the "Arte del Cambio" (bankers) with a bronze statue of St. Matthew by Ghiberti Florence Orsanmichele church Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

St.Mathew Evangelist, mosaic decoration of the middle nave in the church of St.Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna Ravenna St. Apollinare Nuovo, middle nave Mosaic Byzantine Art, Europe

St Matthew the Evangelist; bas-relief by Giovanni di Turino, from the Academy of Belle Arti, and now preserved in the National Picture Gallery in Siena Siena Academy of Belle Arti Low Relief

Carved door with figures representing Evangelists, in the sacristy of the church of SS. Severino e Sossio, Naples Naples Church of SS

St. Matthew the Evangelist. Glazed earthenware tondo of the Della Robbia School, in the Cappella Tolosa of the church of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi

Main portal of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Ferentino. The frieze above the door portrays the four Evangelists and the Lamb of God

The Evangelist Matthew, high relief taken from the iconostasis of the Cathedral of Chartres, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

St.Mathew Evangelist: mosaic of the church of San Vitale in Ravenna Ravenna San Vitale Mosaic Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

Christ enthroned surrounded by the four evangelists; central detail of the Pala d'Oro, in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St

Forefront of altar of the Basilica of S. Ambrogio, Milan. Work of the goldsmith Vuolvino, given to the Archbishop Angilberto II

Architrave and lunnette from the central portal of the Cathedral in Lucca Lucca Cathedral Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Statue of St. Matthew on the altar of the Sacrament, by Andrea Sansovino, in the Corbinelli Chapel of the Church of Santo Spirito, Florence Florence Church of Santo Spirito

The altar of the Sacrament, by Andrea Sansovino, in the Corbinelli Chapel of the Church of Santo Spirito, Florence Florence Church of Santo Spirito, Corbinelli Chapel Altar

Tabernacle of the Bankers with a bronze statue of St. Matthew, Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378-1455), Church of Orsanmichele, Florence Florence Church of Orsanmichele Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Henny or hennie game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus. Cock and hen. Chromolithograph by Vincent Brooks Day & Son after an illustration by J.W

Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxer
Petty Officer Matthew Curran (1882-1938), nicknamed Nutty Curran, Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s

The Macaroni Print Shop, July 14, 1772. Creator: Edward Topham
The Macaroni Print Shop, July 14, 1772

Leaf from a Gospel Book with Four Standing Evangelists, 1290-1330. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Gospel Book with Four Standing Evangelists, 1290-1330. The Four Evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Cadwallader Colden and His Grandson Warren De Lancey, ca. 1772. Creator: Matthew Pratt
Cadwallader Colden and His Grandson Warren De Lancey, ca. 1772

The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Creator: Eugene Burnand
The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Parable of the Pearl (also the Pearl of Great Price) Matthew 13:45-46 illustrates the value of the Kingdom of Heaven

His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). George III (1738-1820) out fox hunting, with Windsor Castle in the distance. After James Pollard

Title page of the Holy Bible, c1817. Creator: Eldridge
Title page of the Holy Bible, c1817. The Holy Bible, With the Excellent Commentary of the Revd Matthew Henry, Abridged for the Use of Families. With angelic figures

A Pope (St. Gregory?) and St. Matthias, c. 1428-29 (tempera on panel)
BAL3436 A Pope (St. Gregory?) and St. Matthias, c.1428-29 (tempera on panel) by Masolino da Panicale, Tommaso (1383-c.1447); 126.3x59.1 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

The angel of cherry blossoms. Artist: Sugai, Yumi
The angel of cherry blossoms. Found in the collection of © Yumi Sugai, Private collection

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Matthew, the guardian angel of history, has left his mark throughout the ages. In 1897, a stunning illustration in the Book of Kells depicted St. Matthew with intricate detail and devotion. Inspired by faith, he transcribed The Lord's Prayer for all to seek solace in its words. The portrait of Saint Matthew found within the ancient Lindisfarne Gospels showcases his divine presence illuminated around 700 AD. As if transcending time itself, this depiction captures his essence as a guiding force for humanity. In an unexpected twist, Matthew's influence extends beyond religious realms into sports and geography. A group photo immortalizes him as part of the Millwall Athletic football team - showcasing his versatility and love for competition. Matthew Paris' map from 1250 reveals another facet of his character - a cartographer mapping rivers and towns across England and Wales with meticulous precision. His attention to detail is evident even centuries later. But it doesn't stop there; Matthew's impact reaches far beyond borders or fields. Ciro Ferri's artwork "The Guardian Angel" pays homage to Pietro da Cortona while capturing Matthew's watchful eye over mankind. Even technological advancements bear witness to Matthew’s handiwork – Boulton and Watt steam engines equipped with planetary gears revolutionized industry under his guidance. Nature too finds itself blessed by Matthew’s touch; Toulouse geese adorned with dewlaps reflect both beauty and fertility that he bestowed upon them. Yet amidst these diverse influences lies an unwavering commitment to service during times of strife. Father William Corby alongside other chaplains were captured by Mathew Brady during the Civil War – their dedication inspiring countless soldiers on their darkest days. Finally, an Austrian Gospel from the mid-13th century illuminates Saint Matthew once more – reminding us that through artistry and spirituality combined, he continues shaping our collective narrative today. Matthew remains a timeless figure whose legacy spans across centuries, continents, and disciplines.