St Matthew
Frans Hals 1582 - 1666
oil on canvas (70 × 55 cm) — mid-17th century
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.
The painting is part of a series with Luke and Mark.
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