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Caravaggio's Matthew
- In Rome, the San Luigi church features Caravaggio paintings of Matthew.
- One depicts his calling, the other his inspiration to write the Gospel.
New Creation
- Jesus' pointing gesture in Caravaggio's painting resembles God's hand in the Creation of Adam.
- This suggests a new creation through Christ, reflected in Matthew's use of "Genesis."
Dual Authorship
- Caravaggio's painting emphasizes Matthew's active role in writing his Gospel.
- This highlights the Gospels' dual authorship: divinely inspired yet humanly written.