Berufung Des Heiligen Matthäus

Berufung Des Heiligen Matthäus (The Calling of Saint Matthew) is an iconic religious painting by Caravaggio, created around 1599–1600 for the Contarelli Chapel in Rome. This influential Baroque work vividly captures the moment when Jesus Christ calls the tax collector Matthew to follow him, emphasizing dramatic lighting and realistic detail. The painting's naturalistic style reflects Caravaggio’s departure from traditional iconography, reminiscent of the Northern renaissance focus on realism. It is part of a series, including The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew and The Inspiration of Saint Matthew, which collectively explore spiritual conversion in a compelling visual narrative.