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The Dark Tavern of San Luigi dei Francesi
Caravaggio completed The Calling of Saint Matthew between 1599 and 1600. [1] The painting depicts the moment Christ invited Saint Matthew, a tax collector, to follow Him. [2] The project was financed by the will of Cardinal Matthieu Cointerel. [1] It hangs on the left side of the altar inside the Contarelli Chapel of San Luigi dei Francesi [f:1, f:2].
Hand-Painted Light and Tenebrism
Our the calling of saint matthew reproduction captures the sharp highlights on the skin and the faint golden halo. You can see the glint on the old man’s glasses and the sword. A dramatic beam of light guides your eye directly to the coins. Caravaggio used tenebrism, which means using extreme contrast of light and shadow, to focus the drama. [1] Christ's hand mirrors Adam in The Creation of Adam on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. [2]
Rome, Caravaggio, and Your Chosen Size
Giuseppe Cesari, Caravaggio’s former employer, decorated the chapel’s dome with frescoes. [1] Cardinal Francesco Maria del Monte secured this major church commission. [1] The piece ranks among the world's greatest paintings. Explore every Caravaggio reproduction in our shop, like Crucifixion of Saint Peter or Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. Both are key paintings in the Baroque genre.
Ordering Your Masterpiece for Your Home Wall
We paint this scene brushstroke-by-brushstroke using oil on canvas. We offer seven listed sizes starting from $350, with several framing options. If you want the original square proportion, you can order bespoke dimensions to fit your room perfectly.
