Greetings Card : The Calling of St Matthew, 1621, by Hendrick ter Brugghen (1
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The Calling of St Matthew, 1621, by Hendrick ter Brugghen (1
Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588-1629). Dutch painter. The Calling of St Matthew, 1621. Centraal Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands
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1621 Bearded Calling Centraal Dramatic Elderly Glasses Hendrick Matthew Moment Netherlandish Netherlands Utrecht Brugghen Terbrugghen
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the timeless beauty of art with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design features "The Calling of St Matthew" by Hendrick ter Brugghen, a masterpiece from 1621 held at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, Netherlands. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this card is a stunning representation of the Dutch Golden Age painting. Add a touch of culture and sophistication to your correspondence with this beautiful, rights-managed reproduction from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for special occasions or simply to brighten someone's day, our high-quality greeting cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
The Calling of St. Matthew,
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painted by Hendrick ter Brugghen in 1621, is a captivating masterpiece housed at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, Netherlands. This Netherlandish painting, a testament to the artistic brilliance of the 17th century, depicts a dramatic and intriguing scene from the life of St. Matthew. At the center of the composition, St. Matthew, an elderly man with a long white beard and glasses, sits at a table, absorbed in the pages of a book. His serious expression and introspective gaze convey a sense of deep contemplation. Suddenly, the moment is interrupted as two bearded men, dressed in modern attire, approach him from the left. One man, gesturing towards Matthew with a finger, calls out to him, while the other looks on with a curious expression. The contrast between the quiet, contemplative scene and the sudden, unexpected intrusion creates a sense of tension and anticipation. The use of dramatic lighting, with the sun casting long shadows on the figures, adds to the overall sense of drama and intensity. This painting is a prime example of the historical and religious themes that were popular during the Dutch Golden Age. The story of St. Matthew's calling is a familiar one in Christian tradition, but ter Brugghen's interpretation brings a fresh and modern perspective to the tale. The use of realistic, contemporary figures in the painting adds a sense of familiarity and accessibility, making this a timeless work of art that continues to captivate and inspire viewers today.
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