St Matthew and the Angel 1635-40
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Guido Reni's St Matthew and the Angel 1635-40 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Guido Reni’s St Matthew and the Angel (1635-40) is a luminous Baroque masterpiece that captures divine inspiration with ethereal grace. The painting depicts Saint Matthew, seated with a quill in hand, as an angel gently guides his writing of the Gospel—a moment suffused with celestial light and serene devotion. Reni’s refined Classicism shines through in the figures’ idealized beauty and harmonious composition, while the soft, diffused lighting imbues the scene with spiritual tranquility. Created during Reni’s mature period in Bologna, this work reflects his mastery of blending Counter-Reformation piety with elegant naturalism. Though less dramatic than Caravaggio’s tenebrism, Reni’s delicate tonal gradations and emotional subtlety earned him acclaim as a bridge between Renaissance purity and Baroque theatricality. Today, the painting is celebrated for its poetic embodiment of sacred dialogue, embodying the Catholic Church’s artistic ideals during the 17th century.
For a sophisticated interior, St Matthew and the Angel would elevate a study, library, or executive office with its intellectual and spiritual resonance. A large-scale reproduction (around 36x48 inches) would command attention above a wooden desk or within a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf niche, complemented by warm, muted tones like taupe or olive green to harmonize with Reni’s soft palette. Pair it with gilded Baroque-style frames or minimalist bronze accents to balance tradition and modernity. In a living room, position it as a focal point amid neutral furnishings, accentuated by directional lighting to mimic the painting’s heavenly glow. For cohesive styling, incorporate velvets or aged leather textures and ecclesiastical-inspired decor—such as tapered candles or vintage manuscripts—to echo its devotional gravitas without overwhelming the space.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
