Saint Matthew and the Angel

Rembrandt presents Saint Matthew and the Angel in a compact, intimate composition set against a dark, almost black background. An elderly bearded man sits near the left with an open book before him, while a younger figure stands close behind, their presence suggested by a touch and the gentle interaction between them. The scene is rendered with a warm, earthy palette and strong chiaroscuro, using visible, textured brushwork that emphasizes flesh, beard, and fabric in a characteristic late-Baroque style.