Calling of St. Matthew by Theodoor van Loon. A dramatic interior scene where Jesus Christ, draped in blue and red robes, gestures toward Matthew the tax collector, who sits behind an ornate rug-covered table.

Calling of St. Matthew

Theodoor van Loon

1620 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking Baroque masterpiece by Theodoor van Loon depicting the dramatic biblical call of St. Matthew.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created around 1620, this masterful painting by Theodoor van Loon exemplifies the dramatic chiaroscuro of the Baroque era. The composition focuses on the intense psychological interaction between Christ and Matthew, set against a background of architectural elements and objects signifying Matthew's worldly life. The rich rendering of the oriental carpet and heavy drapery adds a tactile, luxurious quality to the scene.

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