The Calling of Matthew

Artist: Jan Sanders van Hemessen
Artwork: The Calling of Matthew
Description: This painting depicts the calling of Matthew as described in the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is shown seated at a table with his tax collector’s money in front of him. Jesus stands to the right of Matthew, pointing to a group of people in the background. These people represent the sinners and outcasts whom Jesus came to save.
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