Caravaggio The Calling of Saint Matthew – Dramatic Light and Spiritual Awakening
About the Artwork
Completed between 1599 and 1600 for the Contarelli Chapel in Rome, The Calling of Saint Matthew captures the moment Jesus summons Matthew from his life as a tax collector. A shaft of light dramatically points to the astonished saint, aligning with the chapel’s natural illumination. This was one of Caravaggio’s first major public commissions and established his reputation in Rome. The painting’s dynamic composition and powerful use of tenebrism create an intense atmosphere of sudden revelation and divine intervention.
About The Artist
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610) was an Italian Baroque painter renowned for his revolutionary use of chiaroscuro, creating dramatic contrasts of light and shadow. Rejecting idealised figures, he painted with raw realism, using models from everyday life, often infusing religious subjects with intense emotion and physicality. His works, both celebrated and controversial, influenced generations of artists across Europe. Caravaggio’s turbulent life—marked by brawls, exile, and a mysterious death—mirrored the intensity of his art, leaving a legacy that reshaped Western painting.
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Caravaggio The Calling of Saint Matthew – Dramatic Light and Spiritual Awakening
About the Artwork
Completed between 1599 and 1600 for the Contarelli Chapel in Rome, The Calling of Saint Matthew captures the moment Jesus summons Matthew from his life as a tax collector. A shaft of light dramatically points to the astonished saint, aligning with the chapel’s natural illumination. This was one of Caravaggio’s first major public commissions and established his reputation in Rome. The painting’s dynamic composition and powerful use of tenebrism create an intense atmosphere of sudden revelation and divine intervention.
About The Artist
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610) was an Italian Baroque painter renowned for his revolutionary use of chiaroscuro, creating dramatic contrasts of light and shadow. Rejecting idealised figures, he painted with raw realism, using models from everyday life, often infusing religious subjects with intense emotion and physicality. His works, both celebrated and controversial, influenced generations of artists across Europe. Caravaggio’s turbulent life—marked by brawls, exile, and a mysterious death—mirrored the intensity of his art, leaving a legacy that reshaped Western painting.
Shop More From Caravaggio
Browse the rest of our Caravaggio Collection here
Choose The Framing Option That’s Right For You
Our ready-to-hang mounted canvas offers unbeatable value and is widely regarded as the top product of its type on the market. Learn more about the quality of the Pixalot mounted canvas by watching this short video. You can further enhance the canvas with a modern floating frame, available in black, white, or natural wood, to match your existing decor.
If your budget allows, the gallery-style framed print (behind glass) is the most sophisticated option. Explore all three framing options by watching this short video.
Why Shop With Pixalot
For years, Pixalot has been a trusted provider of high-quality wall art in the South Africa. Customers value our uncompromising commitment to quality, expert customer service, and the ease of receiving meticulously crafted artwork delivered right to their doors, ready to hang. With Pixalot, you aren't just buying wall art; you're investing in a piece that enhances your living environment.
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