Saint Matthew

Saint Matthew, a painting by Jusepe de Ribera, 1632. 



The artwork depicts Saint Matthew, an elderly man with a long white beard and wavy gray hair. He is dressed in a dark robe with a brown cloak draped over his shoulders. His gaze is directed slightly to his right, and his expression is serious and contemplative. He holds a book, possibly a gospel, in his hands. The background is dark and indistinct, focusing attention on the figure of Saint Matthew. The painting is characterized by Ribera's characteristic use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and shadow. The overall mood is one of quiet dignity and contemplation.

The painting is in the collection of the Kimbell Art Museum. Its dimensions are 0.0978 meters wide by 0.1282 meters high.