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Imaginary view of Antwerp with scenes from the life of Saint Matthew

Master of the Brussels Calling of Saint Matthew

1550

oil

panel

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Northern Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Imaginary view of Antwerp with scenes from the life of Saint Matthew is a 1550 oil by Master of the Brussels Calling of Saint Matthew, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?: Master of the Brussels Calling of Saint Matthew
When & what style?: 1550 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting shows a bustling city scene with a large church in the background. In the foreground, people are gathered around a man who is being called by Jesus. The city is filled with boats and buildings, and the sky is cloudy. The painting is rich in detail, with many figures and objects to look at. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Master of the Brussels Calling of Saint Matthew.