Saint Mathias 1726

"Saint Mathias" is a 1726 etching by Simon de la Vallée, depicting Saint Mathias, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. The image portrays the apostle in a dramatic pose, with his right hand raised and his left hand resting on a stone wall. The artist's use of shading creates a sense of depth and realism, and the inscription at the bottom of the etching includes a quote from the Bible. This work is a fine example of Baroque-style religious art, with a focus on emotional intensity and theatrical composition. It is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.