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Matthias Stom
1600–1652 · Dutch · 28 artworks
BaroqueTenebrismTenebrismDramatic lightingStrong contrastsEmotional intensityGenre scenes
artist bio
Matthias Stom (also known as Stomer) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who primarily worked in Italy. He is known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, influenced by Caravaggio, and his religious and genre scenes.
what you'll learn
Studying Stom's work allows students to understand the use of dramatic lighting (tenebrism) to create mood and focus, as well as the narrative power of Baroque compositions. Students can also learn about the influence of Caravaggio on later artists.
related: Caravaggio, Georges de la Tour
28 artworks
St. Jerome
1650
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The Adoration of the Shepherds
1640
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Mucius Scaevola
1645
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The Mocking of Christ
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Sarah Leading Hagar to Abraham
1639
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Christ before Caiaphas
1635
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Christ Disputing With The Doctors
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The judgement of Solomon
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Sarah brings Hagar to Abraham
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St. Gregory
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The Incredulity of St. Thomas
1620
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Portrait of Saint Ambrose
1639
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Christ Crowned with Thorns
1639
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Healing of Tobit
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Samson and Delilah
1639
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Mucius Scaevola in the Presence of Lars Porsenna
1645
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Old Woman with a Candle
1649
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Pilate Washing his Hands
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Esau Sold Jacob his Birthright and the Mess of Pottage
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Young Man with a Fiddle
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Annunciation
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St. Ambrose
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Young Man Reading by Candle Light
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The Evangelists St. Mark and St. Luke
1635
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Esau and Jacob
1649
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Saint Peter praying
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Saul and the Witch of Endor
1635
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The Lutenist and Flutist
1640
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