The Calling of St. Matthew
- Artist
- Hendrick Terbrugghen
- Date
- c.1616
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Budapest Museum of Fine Arts
Hendrick Jansz ter Brugghen’s The Calling of St. Matthew exemplifies the Baroque style through its dramatic use of light and shadow, inspired by his influence from Caravaggio. This religious painting depicts the moment when Jesus calls Matthew to follow him, capturing a keen sense of emotion and immediacy. Painted on canvas, Ter Brugghen’s use of oil paints brings vividness and depth to the scene. As a Dutch follower of Caravaggio, he brought a compelling realism to this powerful religious narrative.
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