Who painted Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul?

Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul was painted by After Lucas Cranach the Elder.

Where can I see Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul?

Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul?

Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul

After Lucas Cranach the Elder

Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul is a print by the Renaissance artist After Lucas Cranach the Elder. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2017.277.10
Credit line: Anonymous Gift in honor of Jane Glaubinger

About this work

Overview

This 1564 print, 'Matthew from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul', is a work attributed to Lucas Cranach the Elder. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a bearded man, likely Matthew, wearing an orange hat and robe, holding a book and pointing upwards. The text 'Der VIII. Artikel: Ich glaube an den Heiligen Geist' links the image to the Apostles' Creed, specifically the eighth article concerning the Holy Spirit.

Technique & Style

The print features a predominantly purple background with a small structure behind the figure. The style is characteristic of 16th-century religious illustration, with a focus on conveying spiritual themes through simple yet expressive imagery.