Saint Matthew c. 16th century

Editor: Here we have "Saint Matthew," a print of unknown date by an anonymous artist. I'm immediately drawn to the intense focus in Matthew's eyes, it almost feels like I am intruding on a very private moment. What catches your eye about this piece? Curator: It's interesting, isn't it, how an image can make you feel like a voyeur? For me, it's the angel—its presence is so assured, almost cheeky. Do you think it's guiding Matthew, or simply observing, like us? Editor: That's a perspective I hadn't considered! It changes the whole dynamic, doesn't it? Curator: Absolutely. Art, at its best, is about that shift in perspective. Editor: Well, I'll be sure to remember that. Thanks so much!