Fine Art Tuesday

 

The Calling of Saint Matthew

Caravaggio was born in 1571 in what is now know as Milan, Italy and died in 1610, possibly from lead poisoning, syphilis, sepsis acquired during a brawl in a bar or perhaps he was assassinated.

The Inspiration of Saint Matthew (as he wrote his account of Jesus)

 

Close-up of his head showing the detail and lighting

The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew

Saint Paul's Conversion on the Road to Damascus