Jesus calleth Mathew from receipt of custom (Title printed in six languages)

DateCa. 1715

Artist/Maker Arnold Houbraken (1660-1719)

Artist/Maker Mattys Pool

OriginEurope, Netherlands, Holland

MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper

DimensionsOverall: 16" x 10 1/4"; Plate: 14: x 8 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1979-434,A

DescriptionLower margin reads: "Matt: IX.9./ Jesus calleth Mathew from the receipt of custom/ Mattheus wird aus dem Boll-hous von Jesus berussen./ MATTHAEUS E TELONIO VOCATUS./ S. Matthieu appelle de son bureau./ Roeping van Mattheus/ A Houbraken del./ M. Pool sculp."
Label TextThis scripture print is derived from Matt: IX. 9: "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office: and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him." The print shows an inner court with an arch and draperies. Matthew rises from a seat that is on a tiny platform at the beckoning of Jesus who is outside the gate to the yard. Two other men sit at the table with Matthew. Jesus position is close to a harbor in which one sees sails from a boat and numerous people milling around.