De heilige Matteüs 1565 - 1630

This etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta depicts Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Created between 1565 and 1630, the artwork shows a detailed portrayal of the saint holding a book in his left hand, with a winged cherub beside him holding a scroll. The background features a landscape with a stormy sky and a scene of violence, hinting at the turbulent life of the apostle. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Tempesta's skill in capturing both the sacred and the secular aspects of religious narratives.