The symbol of the Evangelist St. Matthew: the angel
Summary
The Evangelist St. Matthew is one of the four authors of the Gospels in the New Testament often depicted in Christian art with his symbol, the angel. St. Matthew is typically depicted as a bearded man, writing or holding a book, with an angel nearby. The angel symbolizes the divine inspiration that guided St. Matthew as he wrote his Gospel.
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Date
0900
Location
France
Source
National Library of the Netherlands
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