Saint Matthew

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an older man leaning against a rock with his upper body and arms visible. He is bald with a fringe of curling hair and has closed eyes, a furrowed brow, and prominent facial features. He wears a loose-fitting robe and holds a long staff in his left hand. An open book lies in front of him. The background shows a rocky landscape with mountains, a tree with branches overhead, and an open sky. At the bottom, there is a decorative border with Latin text.