Old World Portraits
Apostle Saint Matthew
El Greco
A dramatic and expressive late Renaissance portrait of Saint Matthew by El Greco, featuring bold colors and striking light.
St. Matthew
Unknown Artist
1610 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking Mannerist portrait of St. Matthew, characterized by vibrant drapery and a contemplative gaze.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- 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 portrait exemplifies El Greco's late Mannerist style through its elongated features and luminous use of color. St. Matthew is depicted in a moment of scholarly reflection, his blue and deep pink robes rendered with the artist's signature energetic, flickering brushstrokes.
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