Study for the Calling of Saint Matthew 16th-17th century

Giovanni Baglione’s *Study for the Calling of Saint Matthew* (16th-17th century) is a pen and brown ink drawing on paper. The study, measuring 5 1/4 x 4 5/16 in. (13.34 x 10.95 cm), depicts four figures seated around a table, possibly a preparatory sketch for a larger painting. Baglione’s work is often characterized by its expressive lines and dynamic compositions, reflecting the artist’s training in the Roman Mannerist tradition. The Minneapolis Institute of Art houses this preparatory study.