Old World Portraits
Saint James the Greater
Jusepe de Ribera
This dramatic 17th-century portrait captures Saint James the Greater with a striking red mantle and a thoughtful, direct gaze.
Saint Matthew
Jusepe de Ribera
1632 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful Baroque portrait of Saint Matthew, characterized by dramatic lighting and deep, earthen tones.
$129
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1632 by the Spanish master Jusepe de Ribera, this striking portrait exemplifies the Tenebrist style. The subject, Saint Matthew, is rendered with profound realism, his weathered features and expressive hands illuminated against a characteristically dark background, creating a sense of quiet intensity.
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