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The Calling of Matthew, c. 1524-64 (oil on wood)
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The Calling of Matthew, c. 1524-64 (oil on wood)
3614018 The Calling of Matthew, c.1524-64 (oil on wood) by Hemessen, Jan van Sanders (c.1500-75) (workshop of); 111.4x151.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The moment Levi turned from tax collecting to following Christ as an apostle, becoming Matthew.); Netherlandish, out of copyright
Media ID 23007018
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Apostle Capernaum Corrupt Corruption Custom House Disciple Duties Evangelist Flemish Gospel Writer Gospels Levi Mattathias Matthew Netherlandish Records Saint Matthew Tax Collector Vocation Flemish Art Northern Renaissance
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The Calling of Matthew - A Transformative Moment in the Life of an Apostle
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. In this print, we are transported back to Capernaum during the 16th century, witnessing a pivotal moment in biblical history. The painting depicts "The Calling of Matthew" by Jan van Hemessen, or possibly his workshop. Measuring 111.4x151.1 cm, this oil on wood masterpiece is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The scene unfolds within a bustling custom house where Levi, a tax collector known for his corruption and sinfulness, encounters Jesus Christ himself. With divine authority and compassion shining through his eyes, Jesus points directly at Levi while uttering those life-altering words: "Follow me". Levi's transformation into Matthew - one of the twelve apostles and later an evangelist who would pen one of the four gospels - is captured with remarkable detail by Hemessen's brushstrokes. The emotions etched on each character's face convey astonishment, doubt, hope, and ultimately surrender to a higher calling. This Netherlandish artwork from the Northern Renaissance period not only showcases exceptional technical skill but also serves as a powerful reminder that no one is beyond redemption or called to fulfill their vocation despite their past sins. As viewers gaze upon this profound image steeped in religious symbolism and Christian faith, they are invited to reflect on their own lives – contemplating moments when they too have been called to leave behind old ways and embark on transformative journeys
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