St. Matthew (S.Mathevs)
Classification
graphic design
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of George Campbell Cooper
Accession Number
1896-3-205
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Saint Matthew is presented in three-quarter view seated at a desk writing his gospel. In his right hand he holds a quill and his left hand rests on an open book. He is accompanied by his attribute, a young angel who appears at left, just behind the Saint's shoulder.