Stomer Collection

Man with burning candle and carafe of wine, 1640-1650. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (ca.1600-after 1650)
Man with burning candle and carafe of wine, 1640-1650. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Supper at Emmaus, ca 1635-1640. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (ca.1600-after 1650)
The Supper at Emmaus, ca 1635-1640. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Old Woman Praying, late 1630s or early 1640s. Creator: Matthias Stomer
Old Woman Praying, late 1630s or early 1640s

The Adoration of the Christ Child. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Madama Torino

Beheading of St John the Baptist, ca. 1645, by Matthias Stom
Matthias Stom (ca.1600-h.1650). Dutch painter. The beheading of St John the Baptist, ca.1645, Oil on canvas. National Museum of Fine Arts. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

The announcement of Samsons birth, c. 1630-1631. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (ca
The announcement of Samsons birth, c. 1630-1631. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell Arte Roberto Longhi, Firenze

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1640-1645. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (ca
The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1640-1645. Found in the Collection of MUZA, Muzew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Valletta, (Heritage Malta)

The parable of the Good Samaritan, c. 1630-1631. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (ca. 1600-after 1650)
The parable of the Good Samaritan, c. 1630-1631. Found in the Collection of MUZA, Muzew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Valletta, (Heritage Malta)

Adam and Eve mourn the death of Abel, 1632-1635. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (ca. 1600-after 1650)
Adam and Eve mourn the death of Abel, 1632-1635. Found in the Collection of MUZA, Muzew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Valletta, (Heritage Malta)

The Flagellation of Christ, c. 1640. Creator: Stomer, Matthias (ca. 1600-after 1650)
The Flagellation of Christ, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Koelliker Collection

Mucius Scaevola in the presence of Lars Porsenna, 1640s. Artist: Stomer, Matthias (ca
Mucius Scaevola in the presence of Lars Porsenna, 1640s. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Adoration of the Magi, Early 1630s. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Pilate Washing his Hands, c. 1650. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

A Young Man Reading by Candlelight, c. 1630
A Young Man Reading by Candlelight, c.1630. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Saint Cecilia and the Angel. Private Collection

The Holy Family. Artist: Stomer, Matthias (ca. 1600-after 1650)
The Holy Family. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Esau and Jacob. Artist: Stomer, Matthias (ca. 1600-after 1650)
Esau and Jacob. From a private collection

The Annunciation, Early 17th cen Artist: Stomer, Matthias (ca. 1600-after 1650)
The Annunciation, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Old Woman Praying late 1630s early 1640s Oil
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"Matthias Stomer: A Master of Captivating Moments in Art" Step into the world of Matthias Stomer, a renowned artist whose brushstrokes brought to life captivating scenes from biblical narratives and everyday life. With an incredible range of subjects, Stomer's works transport viewers through time and space. In "The Beheading of St John the Baptist, " ca. 1645, we witness the dramatic climax of this tragic tale. The intense expressions on each character's face convey both horror and sorrow, leaving us breathless with emotion. Moving away from religious themes, Stomer captures the essence of human devotion in "Old Woman Praying. " Painted during the late 1630s or early 1640s, this piece showcases an elderly woman deep in prayer, her wrinkled hands clasped together as she seeks solace and guidance. Stomer's ability to depict sacred moments is evident in "The Adoration of the Christ Child. " Through his masterful use of light and shadow, he creates a serene atmosphere that invites contemplation and reverence for this divine event. Another biblical scene comes alive in "The Announcement of Samson's Birth, " c. 1630-1631. Here we witness the joyous news being delivered to Samson's parents-to-be by an angelic figure bathed in heavenly radiance—a moment filled with hope and anticipation. "The Parable of the Good Samaritan, " c. 1630-1631, portrays compassion triumphing over prejudice as a Samaritan tends to a wounded stranger on a desolate road. This powerful narrative reminds us all about our shared humanity. In stark contrast lies "Adam and Eve Mourn the Death of Abel, " painted between 1632-1635. The grief-stricken faces reveal anguish as they mourn their son—Stomer skillfully capturing raw emotions that resonate across centuries. Religious fervor takes center stage again in "The Flagellation of Christ, " c. 1640.