Old World Portraits
St. Matthew
Unknown Artist
A striking Mannerist portrait of St. Matthew, characterized by vibrant drapery and a contemplative gaze.
Apostle Saint Matthew
El Greco
1610 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and expressive late Renaissance portrait of Saint Matthew by El Greco, featuring bold colors and striking light.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1610, this masterful painting by El Greco depicts the Apostle Saint Matthew with the artist's signature elongated proportions and fluid, painterly style. The vibrant contrast between the brilliant blue tunic and the rose-pink cloak against a deep black background creates a powerful sense of movement and spiritual focus, highlighting the scholar-saint as he pauses over his writing.
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