The Calling of Saint Matthew (detail 7) 1599-1600

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"The Calling of Saint Matthew" is a masterpiece of Baroque painting by the Italian artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, created between 1599 and 1600. This work is renowned for its dramatic use of chiaroscuro and its powerful narrative moment. It depicts the biblical scene from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 9:9), in which Jesus Christ inspires Matthew to follow him and become one of his disciples. The painting is particularly celebrated for the way Caravaggio captures the transformative moment of Matthew's calling with a beam of light that seems to break into the darkness, symbolizing divine intervention.

The painting is part of a series of works Caravaggio completed for the Contarelli Chapel in the church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome. It is situated on the left side of the chapel, opposite "The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew," with "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" above the altar between them. These works were among Caravaggio's first public commissions and played a significant role in establishing his reputation as a leading painter of the emerging Baroque style.

In "The Calling of Saint Matthew," Caravaggio employs a realistic depiction of the figures and the setting, which contrasts with the idealized representations common in the art of the High Renaissance. The scene is set in a contemporary tavern or a tax collector's office, and the figures are dressed in 16th-century clothing. The use of contemporary dress and setting grounds the biblical story in the present, making the divine encounter more accessible and immediate to viewers of Caravaggio's time.

The detail of the painting that captures the moment of calling is particularly striking. Jesus's outstretched hand, reminiscent of Adam's in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, points towards Matthew, who responds with a gesture of surprise and incredulity. The interplay of light and shadow not only highlights the figures but also serves to guide the viewer's eye to the central action, emphasizing the emotional and spiritual gravity of the moment.

"The Calling of Saint Matthew" is widely regarded as one of Caravaggio's most important works, exemplifying his skill in storytelling through light, composition, and human expression. It continues to be studied and admired for its artistic innovation and its impact on the development of Baroque painting. The work remains on display in the Contarelli Chapel, attracting art enthusiasts and scholars from around the world.

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