St Matthew
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn 1606 – 1669
oil on canvas (96 × 81 cm) — 1661
Matthew 1:1 - The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
St Matthew is often depicted with an angel-like boy. Contrary to the other evangelists his attribute is not an animal but a human being. That is because his gospel begins with a list of fathers and sons, Jesus' family tree.
Rembrandt has the boy whisper something in Matthew's ear. Perhaps the apostle was short of inspiration while writing his gospel. The boy resembles Rembrandt's son Titus.
This is one of five portraits of apostles Rembrandt made in 1661.
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