So much beauty in these paintings. Of course, Caravaggio (#2) is of great importance. Non only his realism was innovative at the time, but the play of light and dark adds a beautiful and and dramatic effect. The men are dressed in contemporary garments, symbolically depicting the way of the world versus the timelessness of another world. Jesus’ gesture is so direct and compelling that it seems to suspend the action for a moment. The calling of Matthew is also our calling..so simple...so profound..”Follow me”...
Of note, #6; Tissot; Hole; Van Loon, and thank you for the beautiful fenster.
(looking back at #2 Caravaggio now...)
Thank you etabeta, well taught.
And I thank God for the beautiful fenster-lover.