The Angel of Matthew 1400

andreirublev

Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia

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"The Angel of Matthew" is an icon painted by Andrei Rublev, a prominent Russian icon painter, around 1400. This iconic artwork depicts an angel holding a book, symbolizing the Gospel of Matthew, and is a prime example of the Byzantine art style, characterized by its flatness, simplified forms, and use of gold backgrounds. The icon is currently located in the Russian State Library in Moscow, Russia, and serves as a testament to Rublev's masterful depiction of religious figures and his contribution to the development of Russian iconography.