St Matthew and the Angel
by Franco Volpi
Description
I have always been fascinated by the works of Caravaggio. I have long wanted to try my hand at copying them, and with great courage I have now done so. I chose St. Matthew and the Angel, which I have had the opportunity to admire on several occasions in S. Luigi dei Francesi in Rome. The original work measures 296.5x195 cm. I decided in my copy, while maintaining the proportions, to cut it at the height of the lectern so as to have a painting in a reduced format but with enough legibility.