St Matthew

'St Matthew' is a remarkable panel painting by the Italian High renaissance master Titian, created around 1515–1518. As a significant example of religious painting, it depicts the apostle Matthew, showcasing Titian's mastery of oil paints to achieve vivid, dynamic figures. Originally designed for the high altar of the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice, it remains in its original position. The figures are painted well over life-size, suited to the church’s grand scale, emphasizing the importance of the subject within Renaissance religious art.