The Calling of Saint Matthew (detail 5) 1599-1600

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"The Calling of Saint Matthew" is a masterpiece by the Italian Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, created between 1599 and 1600. This painting is one of three that Caravaggio completed for the Contarelli Chapel in the church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, and it depicts the moment at which Jesus Christ inspires Matthew to follow him and become one of his apostles. The work is renowned for its dramatic use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs stark contrasts between light and dark to achieve a sense of volume and depth in painting.

In "The Calling of Saint Matthew," Caravaggio captures the biblical scene from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 9:9) with a striking realism that was revolutionary for its time. The scene is set in a contemporary tavern or a room where Matthew, a tax collector, is seated at a table with his associates. The figure of Christ is seen pointing towards Matthew, with a beam of light illuminating the scene and symbolically highlighting the moment of Matthew's spiritual awakening.

Caravaggio's composition is notable for its theatricality and the psychological intensity of the figures. The characters are depicted with naturalistic detail, and the use of light serves not only to guide the viewer's attention but also to convey the spiritual significance of the event. The painting's powerful narrative and its innovative approach to light and shadow had a profound influence on the development of Baroque painting.

The work is part of a series that also includes "The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew" and "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew," all of which demonstrate Caravaggio's skill in creating emotionally compelling religious scenes that resonate with viewers through their vivid portrayal of human emotion and divine intervention. "The Calling of Saint Matthew" remains one of Caravaggio's most celebrated works and is a pivotal example of his contribution to the Baroque period.

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