Evangelist Matteüs 1630 - 1677

Adriaen Lommelin's etching, "Evangelist Matteüs," depicts the apostle Matthew standing on a pedestal with a halo and holding a book. This 17th-century print, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Lommelin's mastery of detail and use of light and shadow. The composition places the focus on Matthew, his figure dominating the frame, creating a sense of reverence and emphasizing his importance as one of the four Evangelists. This print, typical of the baroque period, would have been made for devotional purposes.