Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul
1564
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1564
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a bearded man in a bright orange hat and robe, holding an open book with one hand while pointing upward with the other. His face is serious, with a long white beard and curly hair. The background is mostly purple, and there’s a small building or structure behind him. The text below reads *"Der VIII. Artikel: Ich glaube an den Heiligen Geist"* (The 8th Article: I believe in the Holy Spirit), linking this to the Apostles' Creed. The scene looks like a religious illustration from the 1500s. Next, check out Renaissance art to see how faith and figures were often depicted in this period.
