The Calling of Saint Matthew

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:art_movement gptkb:Realism
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Christian_art
gptkb:language
naturalism
dramatic contrasts
dramatic realism
Baroque realism
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Caravaggio
gptkbp:artistic_expression Renaissance art
evokes contemplation
depicts a biblical scene
created during the late Renaissance
depicts a transformative moment
spiritual calling
gptkbp:artistic_focus spiritual themes
human emotion
gptkbp:artistic_influence tenebrism
significant in Western art history
influenced Caravaggisti
gptkbp:artistic_innovation use of light and shadow
gptkbp:artistic_legacy influence on modern art
considered a masterpiece
influenced religious art
part of the Baroque tradition
Caravaggio's influence on Baroque painting
gptkbp:artistic_technique realism
foreshortening
dramatic realism
dynamic poses
emphasis on human emotion
realistic portrayal of figures
gptkbp:artistic_vision group dynamics
widely studied in art history
dynamic arrangement of figures
Caravaggio's unique perspective
captures a pivotal biblical event
gptkbp:color_palette dark tones
earth tones
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Cardinal_Matteo_Contarelli
gptkbp:completed 1600
gptkbp:composed_by diagonal lines
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Caravaggio
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and film
iconic representation of calling
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in Baroque art
gptkbp:depicted_in films and literature
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Saint_Matthew_and_the_angel
the moment of Matthew's calling
gptkbp:dimensions 322 cm × 340 cm
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:Galleria_Nazionale_d'_Arte_Antica
gptkbp:exhibition_history displayed in major museums
gptkbp:exhibits dramatic lighting
strong contrasts of light and shadow
gptkbp:features five figures
gestural expressions
gptkbp:has_been_restored gptkb:1999
gptkbp:has_influenced many contemporary artists
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Counter-Reformation
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Saint_Matthew
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects Baroque ideals
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Calling of Saint Matthew
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Christian_art
gptkbp:influenced subsequent artists
later artists
gptkbp:influenced_by Caravaggio's use of chiaroscuro
gptkbp:inspired numerous adaptations
numerous reproductions
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Gospel_of_Matthew
gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for gptkb:Saint_Matthew
the Contarelli Chapel
tourists visiting the chapel
gptkbp:is_a_representation_of spiritual awakening
the call to faith
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of numerous scholarly articles
artistic interpretation
artistic critique
gptkbp:is_a_testament_to Caravaggio's skill in storytelling
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in gptkb:art_historians
its theological implications
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:the_Counter-Reformation
gptkbp:is_celebrated_for its emotional depth
gptkbp:is_characterized_by realistic human emotion
gptkbp:is_considered a masterpiece of Baroque art
gptkbp:is_featured_in various exhibitions
gptkbp:is_known_for its intricate details
its dramatic composition
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other works by Caravaggio
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in the context of Baroque aesthetics
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in art documentaries
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in discussions of Baroque art
gptkbp:is_part_of a larger altarpiece
the Catholic Church's artistic heritage
gptkbp:is_popular_in art reproductions
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its historical importance
its innovative use of space
gptkbp:is_significant_for the history of Western art
its religious themes
understanding Caravaggio's impact on art.
gptkbp:is_studied_in art education
gptkbp:key_event Caravaggio's oeuvre
gptkbp:key_feature Baroque religious art
gptkbp:lighting natural light
gptkbp:location gptkb:Contarelli_Chapel
Contarelli Chapel, San Luigi dei Francesi
Contarelli Chapel, San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome
gptkbp:major_attraction Rome's art scene
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:storytelling
spiritual awakening
story of Matthew's conversion
gptkbp:notable_examples Caravaggio's narrative style
gptkbp:notable_feature Matthew's surprised expression
gptkbp:notable_technique dramatic lighting
chiaroscuro
gptkbp:often_includes art history textbooks
gptkbp:part_of a series of paintings about Saint Matthew
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:San_Luigi_dei_Francesi
gptkbp:style realism
chiaroscuro
dramatic realism
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Saint_Matthew
gptkbp:symbolism divine intervention
spiritual awakening
light vs. darkness
represents divine calling
gptkbp:symbolizes divine intervention
gptkbp:themes divine intervention
faith and redemption
gptkbp:year_created 1599
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baroque
gptkb:Baroque_Art
gptkb:Caravaggio
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4