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Saint Matthew, by French 15th Century, tempera, 1430

Saint Matthew

French 15th Century

1430

tempera

metal

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Saint Matthew is a 1430 tempera by French 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
French 15th Century
When & what style?
1430 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About the artist

Portrait of French 15th Century
Artist

French 15th Century

This artist hid their best work inside old travel trunks. They glued vivid woodcuts into the lids of wooden boxes meant to be carried on horseback, like secret postcards from God. If you’ve ever pried open a cracked lid…

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