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Matthias Stom

Matthias Stom, also known by various names including Matteo Stoma, Matthias Stomma, and Matteo Fiammingo, is celebrated for his contributions to the Utrecht Caravaggist movement, though his exact ties to Utrecht itself are debated. Born around 1600, Stom's early life and training remain a matter of conjecture, with some speculation that he may have been trained in Utrecht within the late-Mannerist tradition. However, his work was deeply influenced by Caravaggio and his followers, especially through the dramatic use of chiaroscuro—a technique that plays with sharp contrasts between light and dark to create depth and volume in painting​​​​.

Stom spent a significant portion of his career in Italy, where his work resonated with the Caravaggist movement's emphasis on naturalism and tenebrism. The influence of Gerard van Honthorst, known for his candle-lit scenes, is evident in Stom's work, which frequently features similar dramatic lighting effects​​​​. His paintings, which number around 200 surviving works, often depict religious themes, showcasing his ability to imbue traditional stories with a profound psychological depth and a distinctive, clay-like treatment of flesh​​​​.

Stom's legacy includes a vast array of works that capture the essence of Caravaggist painting while maintaining a unique stylistic signature. His paintings are part of prestigious collections, including those of the Museo del Prado, which highlights his formative influences and the stylistic path he charted throughout his career​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Matthias Stom represents a fascinating study in the evolution of Caravaggist painting outside Italy, blending Northern European sensibilities with Italian dramatic intensity. His works offer a window into the baroque era's complex interplay of light, shadow, and human emotion.

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Date and place of birt:1600, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:1650, Ventimiglia di Sicilia, Italy
Nationality:Italy, The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Dutch School
Genre:Genre art, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Karavagism, Old Masters
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Creators Italy

Enrico Castellani (1930 - 2017)
Enrico Castellani
1930 - 2017
Roberto Pamio (1937 - 2021)
Roberto Pamio
1937 - 2021
Luigi Rubio (1797 - 1882)
Luigi Rubio
1797 - 1882
Giovanni Colombo (1908 - 1972)
Giovanni Colombo
1908 - 1972
Bartolomeo Bulgarini (1300 - 1378)
Bartolomeo Bulgarini
1300 - 1378
Francesco Savani (1723 - 1772)
Francesco Savani
1723 - 1772
Giovanni Paolo Pannini (1691 - 1765)
Giovanni Paolo Pannini
1691 - 1765
Massimiliano Soldani Benzi (1656 - 1740)
Massimiliano Soldani Benzi
1656 - 1740
Edoardo Togni (1884 - 1962)
Edoardo Togni
1884 - 1962
Filippo Gherardi (1643 - 1704)
Filippo Gherardi
1643 - 1704
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727 - 1804)
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
1727 - 1804
Giovanni Migliara (1785 - 1837)
Giovanni Migliara
1785 - 1837
Fyodor Semyonovich Bogorodsky (1895 - 1959)
Fyodor Semyonovich Bogorodsky
1895 - 1959
Giuseppe Galli Bibiena (1696 - 1757)
Giuseppe Galli Bibiena
1696 - 1757
Jannis Kounellis (1936 - 2017)
Jannis Kounellis
1936 - 2017
Simone Barabino (1585 - 1620)
Simone Barabino
1585 - 1620

Creators Baroque

Esaias van de Velde (1587 - 1630)
Esaias van de Velde
1587 - 1630
Johann Georg Stuhr (1640 - 1721)
Johann Georg Stuhr
1640 - 1721
Girolamo Troppa (1636 - 1711)
Girolamo Troppa
1636 - 1711
Evaristo Baskenis (1617 - 1677)
Evaristo Baskenis
1617 - 1677
Vaclav Vavrinets Rainer (1689 - 1743)
Vaclav Vavrinets Rainer
1689 - 1743
Jan Adriensz van Staveren (1613 - 1669)
Jan Adriensz van Staveren
1613 - 1669
Andrea Pozzo (1642 - 1709)
Andrea Pozzo
1642 - 1709
Thomas de Keyser (1596 - 1667)
Thomas de Keyser
1596 - 1667
Jacques de Claeuw (1623 - 1694)
Jacques de Claeuw
1623 - 1694
Antonio Verrio (1636 - 1707)
Antonio Verrio
1636 - 1707
Franz Caucig (1755 - 1828)
Franz Caucig
1755 - 1828
Giulio Carpioni (1613 - 1678)
Giulio Carpioni
1613 - 1678
Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso (1612 - 1667)
Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso
1612 - 1667
Vincent Jansz van der Vinne (1736 - 1811)
Vincent Jansz van der Vinne
1736 - 1811
Jacques Bellange (1575 - 1616)
Jacques Bellange
1575 - 1616
Hans Gillisz. Bollongier (1600 - 1672)
Hans Gillisz. Bollongier
1600 - 1672