San Matteo e l’Angelo Poster

Discover Caravaggio’s San Matteo e l’Angelo (The Inspiration of Saint Matthew), painted in 1602 for the Contarelli Chapel in San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome. This Baroque masterpiece depicts Saint Matthew inspired by an angel as he writes the Gospel. Caravaggio’s dramatic chiaroscuro highlights the divine and human realms, with the angel floating above guiding Matthew’s hand. The saint is portrayed as a dignified, learned man, captured in a moment of hesitation and reverence. This painting replaced an earlier version rejected for its more rustic depiction of Matthew and is celebrated for its refined composition and spiritual depth. It hangs prominently between Caravaggio’s The Calling of Saint Matthew and The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew in the chapel. Perfect for art lovers and collectors seeking iconic Italian Baroque religious art and profound storytelling for their home or office.