St. Matthew, seated on a cloud with legs crossed and dipping a quill into an inkwell held by an angel, who also holds an inscribed scroll, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano, which are in turn after Giulio Romano 1518

This anonymous engraving from 1518, titled "St. Matthew," depicts the apostle in a dynamic pose, seated on a cloud and writing with a quill dipped in an inkwell held by a winged angel. This print is part of a series of four evangelists, after the designs of Giulio Romano and Agostino Veneziano, showcasing the artistic trends of the High Renaissance period. The composition is balanced and dramatic, with the light emanating from above, highlighting the figures and emphasizing the divine nature of the scene. The print is a powerful illustration of the importance of the Gospels and their author, St. Matthew.