Saint MatthewMaster Mateo · 1200

  • Art movementGothic
  • Creation date1200
  • Dimensions5.0 x 18.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Catedral de Santiago Foundation

Master Mateo (1161 – 1217)

Master Mateo (c. 1161-1217), Spanish sculptor of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, renowned for his Portico de la Gloria reliefs & religious figures.

The Catedral de Santiago Foundation (Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

Discover the Camino de Santiago's legacy at The Catedral de Santiago Foundation Museum! Explore archaeological treasures, stunning sculptures & Master Mateo’s Portico de la Gloria – a spiritual gateway to history.

Master Mateo and his team also worked on the construction of the choir in the first 4 sections of the cathedral

About this artwork

  • Title: Saint Matthew
  • Artist: Master Mateo
  • Year: 1200
  • Original dimensions: 5.0 x 18.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: The Catedral de Santiago Foundation
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: medieval patronage influence, biblical matthew figure
  • Keywords: gothic sculpture, european sculpture, medieval art style

Questions & Answers

Is "Saint Matthew" free of copyright?

The copyright answer for "Saint Matthew" by Master Mateo: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

Is "Saint Matthew" by Master Mateo a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Saint Matthew" by Master Mateo has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Where is "Saint Matthew" by Master Mateo on display today?

"Saint Matthew" by Master Mateo is on display at The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

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