Masters of the Life of Christ

Masters/James Tissot/The Calling of Saint Matthew

The Calling of Saint Matthew, opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper by James Tissot, 1886–1894

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Matthew sits at his tax booth behind a wooden lattice. Jesus passes by in white and says two words: “Follow me.” Matthew rose, and followed Him.

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