The Inspiration of Saint Matthew

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Church_of_San_Luigi_dei_Francesi
gptkbp:art_movement Baroque period
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:statue
naturalism
realism
spiritual enlightenment
spiritual experience
dynamic composition
widely studied in art history
dynamic poses
interpretation of biblical events
17th-century art
Catholic Church patronage
gesture and expression
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Caravaggio
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:Caravaggism
inspired modern religious art
redefined religious painting
impact on future religious paintings
gptkbp:artistic_legacy 17th century
influential in religious iconography
influenced religious iconography
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Saint_Matthew_the_Evangelist
gptkbp:characteristics emotional intensity
dramatic poses
gptkbp:collaborations part of a series of paintings
gptkbp:collection gptkb:Church_of_San_Luigi_dei_Francesi
gptkbp:color earth tones
rich colors
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Cardinal_Francesco_Maria_Del_Monte
gptkb:Cardinal_Matteo_Contarelli
gptkbp:created gptkb:Rome
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired numerous adaptations
inspiration for later works
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:statue
depicts divine inspiration
gptkbp:depicted_in masterpiece of Caravaggio
gptkbp:depicts angel dictating to Matthew
gptkbp:dimensions 322 cm × 175 cm
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:San_Luigi_dei_Francesi
gptkbp:focus_area Saint Matthew's gesture
Saint Matthew's face
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Counter-Reformation
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects religious fervor of the time
pivotal work in Baroque art
key work of Baroque art
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Inspiration of Saint Matthew
gptkbp:influence gptkb:statue
gptkbp:influenced later Baroque artists
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Rubens
gptkb:Velázquez
gptkb:Rembrandt
gptkbp:influenced_by Renaissance art
gptkbp:influences Renaissance art
gptkbp:innovation emphasis on human emotion
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Gospel_of_Matthew
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Luigi_dei_Francesi
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:narrative_style depiction of divine calling
gptkbp:notable_feature use of shadow
interaction between figures
gptkbp:notable_for use of chiaroscuro
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Contarelli_Chapel
a series of paintings
gptkbp:series gptkb:The_Calling_of_Saint_Matthew
gptkbp:showcases Matthew receiving divine inspiration
gptkbp:style dramatic lighting
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Saint_Matthew
gptkbp:symbolism spiritual awakening
divine inspiration
light as divine presence
gptkbp:technique use of light and shadow
chiaroscuro
dramatic composition
gptkbp:themes faith and revelation
gptkbp:year_created 1602