The Meal in the House of Matthew (Le repas chez Mathieu) by James Tissot

The Meal in the House of Matthew (Le repas chez Mathieu) - James Tissot - Canvas Wall Art

About This Piece

Upgrade your walls with The Meal in the House of Matthew (Le repas chez Mathieu) - James Tissot - Canvas Wall Art. Every fine art reproduction is painted entirely by hand, so the surface carries the depth and variation of an original oil painting rather than the flatness of a digital canvas print.

About the Artwork

1886-1896
Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Brooklyn Museum, United States.

Jesus further shows his acceptance of those rejected by society by inviting Matthew a publican, or toll collector into his ministry, as he passes his booth. Not only were these tax collectors considered unscrupulous, but they were also particularly loathed by devout Jews for their status as representatives of the ruling Romans. Tissot has included camels and the hint of a wide-arched gate to underscore Matthew's location at a geographical (and perhaps, spiritual) crossroads, as well as adding an Eastern flourish.

After Christ calls Matthew to his teachings, he takes a meal in the home of his new disciple, an act that occasions the suspicion of devout passersby. In answer to questions of his motives, Jesus merely replies that, like a physician, he heals the sick, not the healthy.

As living room wall decor, the piece pairs naturally with other refined wall art and with warm neutrals, timber, and soft natural light.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Materials matter for refined wall decor. That is why this piece is built on artist-grade canvas with lightfast oil colors, applied by hand rather than output from a printer, and sealed for long-term display.

What Is Included

• Genuine hand painted oil painting on premium artist canvas; no printing or digital imaging is used.
• Edges include an additional 2-inch blank allowance, ideal for gallery wrapping or framing.
• Sold studio-direct and shipped worldwide, with no intermediary markup.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Made-to-measure options are available for this fine art canvas.
• Multiple low-cost carriers available, including DHL, UPS, FedEx and USPS.
• Free canvas stretching on wooden stretcher bars; custom framing available on request.
• You will receive a photo of your completed painting by email for sign-off prior to shipping.

Wall Decor & Gifting

Style it over a fireplace, behind a reading chair, or along a staircase. Wherever it goes, this refined oil painting wall decor adds the layered color that only a hand painted canvas provides.

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