1518
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Saint Matthew is a 1518 ink by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts Saint Matthew, an apostle of Jesus, sitting at a desk with an open book in front of him. He is dressed in a long robe and has a quill pen in his right hand, poised to write. An angel stands behind him, looking down at the book. The angel's right hand rests on the saint's shoulder, while his left hand points to the book. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the two figures. The level of detail in this engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and shading, adding to the overall realism of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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