Paolo de Matteis

Paolo de Matteis was active as an artist during the period 1662-1687. His known artistic output, represented in major North American institutions, consists primarily of graphic works. Six drawings are currently held in museum collections, establishing his presence in the historical canon of European draftsmanship.

The documented works demonstrate his facility with diverse narrative subjects, encompassing biblical themes, hagiography, and classical mythology. Notable examples include the religious compositions Tobias and the Angel and the devotional study Saint Jerome. The artist also engaged with classical history, as seen in the work Crowning of Hercules. Other works represented in collections include Flying Figure Appearing before an Enthroned Figure and the possibly uncertain attribution Christ Stilling the Tempest ?.

These important drawings are preserved across two major collections, reinforcing the artist’s verifiable history. Representative examples of Paolo de Matteis prints are housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. The availability of these records ensures that high-quality prints and downloadable artwork are accessible for scholarly review and appreciation.