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The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew by Caravaggio , Matthew 4:18-20, Bible.Gallery

The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew is a oil on canvas painting by Caravaggio (1571–1610), created in 1603. Measuring 176 × 140 cm, it depicts the biblical scene from Matthew 4:18-20.

Matthew 4:18-20

Matthew 4:18

Walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers: Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.

Matthew 4:19

He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers for men.”

Matthew 4:20

They immediately left their nets and followed him.

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