SACRED ART IN 100 WORDS

The Inspiration of St Matthew
Caravaggio
1602
San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome

It is a sacred moment. In a spur, the apostle rushes to his wooden desk, grabs hold of his pen, and turns his gaze towards the visitor. As his heart seeks the Spirit, his being transcends towards the Divine. The Divine Being, in return, tilts his head towards Matthew and dictates the Holy Words. With glistening eyes, the evangelist listens to the angel in child-like earnestness and amazement. Nay, he cares little about the brilliance of his handwriting. Matthew lets the Word of God absorb his mind, heart, and soul. The message is simple yet powerful. Matthew shares a tangible relationship with the Divine by LISTENING and calls us to do the same.