The Martyrdom of St. Matthew

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Church_of_Santa_Maria_Maggiore
gptkbp:art_style realism
emotional expressions
dramatic contrasts
widely recognized masterpiece
Baroque realism
interpretation of martyrdom
the moment of martyrdom
Caravaggio's unique vision
created during Baroque period
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Caravaggio
gptkbp:artistic_influence dramatic storytelling
contributed to Baroque narrative art
remains relevant in art history
gptkbp:artistic_legacy Early Baroque
inspired future religious paintings
influenced later religious narratives
gptkbp:collection gptkb:San_Luigi_dei_Francesi
gptkbp:color dark tones
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:Cardinal_Matteo_Contarelli
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced Catholic art
gptkbp:cultural_significance depicts martyrdom of a saint
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:the_execution_of_St._Matthew
gptkbp:dimensions 322 cm × 343 cm
gptkbp:exhibition Displayed in Rome
gptkbp:focus_area St. Matthew's death
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Counter-Reformation
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects religious themes
important Baroque work
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Martyrdom of St. Matthew
gptkbp:influence Renaissance art
gptkbp:influenced subsequent Baroque artists
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Michelangelo
gptkbp:influences modern religious art
gptkbp:innovation innovative use of light
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:location gptkb:Contarelli_Chapel
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:movement gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:narrative_style story of St. Matthew's death
gptkbp:notable_feature use of chiaroscuro
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:The_Calling_of_St._Matthew
gptkbp:style dramatic lighting
gptkbp:subject gptkb:St._Matthew
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:Saint
represents faith in adversity
gptkbp:technique gptkb:painting
dynamic composition
gptkbp:themes faith and sacrifice
gptkbp:year_created 1599