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          Master Mateo Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Master Mateo our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Master Mateo · 1161 – 1217

          The disappeared façade at the end of the Camino (1211) by Master Mateo

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Master Mateo's 1211 stone relief captures the essence of Romanesque artistry. Discover this sacred masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #1: The disappeared façade at the end of the Camino
          Art Movement
          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Base of the mullion of the Portico of Glory (1188)

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          This fierce lion's head sculpture by Master Mateo captures Romanesque power. Explore this masterpiece of stone carving today.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #2: Base of the mullion of the Portico of Glory
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          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Trinity of the Portico of Glory by Master Mateo

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          A breathtaking display of Romanesque spiritual fervor, this Trinity of the Portico of Glory by master mateo captures the divine essence of 12th-century Spain and invites you to bring this sacred masterpiece into your home.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #3: Trinity of the Portico of Glory
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          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Statue-column of king David by Master Mateo, 1188

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela · original 5 x 58 cm

          Admire 'Statue-column of King David' by Master Mateo (1188). A stunning Romanesque sculpture showcasing biblical royalty & masterful detail. Explore this unique Spanish art piece!

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #4: Statue-column of king David
          Art Movement
          Romanesque
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          The Glory, Central Arch, Portico of Glory by Master Mateo

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Intricate stone faces define this Romanesque masterpiece by Master Mateo. Explore this celestial relief and bring its glory home.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #5: The Glory, Central Arch, Portico of Glory
          Art Movement
          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          The Elders holding instruments, Central Arch, Portico of Glory, Master Mateo

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Master Mateo's Romanesque elders play medieval instruments in this detailed relief. Discover the beauty of this sacred stone symphony today.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #6: The Elders holding instruments, Central Arch, Portico of Glory
          Art Movement
          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Voussoirs with the punishment of lust (1188)

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Explore 'Voussoirs with the punishment of lust' by Master Mateo (1188). A weathered limestone sculpture showcasing Gothic relief & a dramatic narrative scene from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #7: Voussoirs with the punishment of lust
          Art Movement
          Gothic
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Saint Matthew, Central Arch, Portico of Glory (1211)

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Explore 'Saint Matthew, Central Arch,' a 1211 Gothic relief sculpture by Master Mateo. Admire intricate details & spiritual symbolism in this unique Spanish masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #8: Saint Matthew, Central Arch, Portico of Glory
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          Earthy
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          Saint Luke, Central Arch, Portico of Glory – Master Mateo

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Discover 'Saint Luke, Central Arch,' a masterpiece by Master Mateo (1211). Admire intricate Romanesque sculpture & profound religious symbolism in this iconic Portico of Glory.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #9: Saint Luke, Central Arch, Portico of Glory
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          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Master Mateo, Arma Christi, Central Arch, Portico of Glory (1211)

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Stone angels in a Gothic relief carry the spear and vinegar, their hands veiled to mark where they touched the body of Christ.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #10: Arma Christi, Central Arch, Portico of Glory
          Art Movement
          Gothic
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Santo dos Croques of the Portico of Glory by Master Mateo, 1200

          1200 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #11: Santo dos Croques of the Portico of Glory
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          To order, by a trained painter
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          No. 11 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Saint Matthew (1200) by Master Mateo

          1200 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela · original 5 x 18 cm

          Admire Master Mateo’s 1200 marble Saint Matthew statue – a realistic depiction of the biblical figure. Explore Gothic artistry & Spanish heritage in this museum piece.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #12: Saint Matthew
          Art Movement
          Gothic
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 12 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Statues of David and Solomon (1188)

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #13: Statues of David and Solomon
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 13 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Portico de la Gloria, 1168, Master Mateo

          1168 · Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela

          Discover 'Portico de la Gloria' by master mateo (1168), a monumental Romanesque/Gothic stone carving depicting religious grandeur & architectural detail. A breathtaking piece of Spanish history.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #14: Portico de la Gloria
          Art Movement
          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 14 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Portico de la Gloria (detail) – Master Mateo

          1168 · Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #15: Portico de la Gloria (detail)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 15 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Portico de la Gloria (1168) by Master Mateo

          1168 · Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #16: Portico de la Gloria
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 16 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Portico de la Gloria (detail), Master Mateo

          1168 · Cathedral, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #17: Portico de la Gloria (detail)
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 17 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Right arch of the Portico of Glory. Iconography of the condemned (1188)

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #18: Right arch of the Portico of Glory. Iconography of the condemned
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 18 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Master Mateo, Right arch of the Portico of Glory (1188)

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela

          Experience the intricate beauty of Master Mateo’s ‘Right Arch of the Portico of Glory’ (1188). A stunning example of Romanesque sculpture, meticulously recreated in a hand-painted reproduction.

          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #19: Right arch of the Portico of Glory
          Art Movement
          Romanesque
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 19 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Left arch of the Portico of Glory (1188)

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #20: Left arch of the Portico of Glory
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Master Mateo, Right columns of the central arch of the Portico of Gloryh (1188)

          1188 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #21: Right columns of the central arch of the Portico of Gloryh
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          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 21 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Saint Marcus, Central Arch, Portico of Glory (1211)

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #22: Saint Marcus, Central Arch, Portico of Glory
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 22 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Saint John, Central Arch, Portico of Glory, Master Mateo

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #23: Saint John, Central Arch, Portico of Glory
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 23 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Master Mateo: Ordo Prophetarum, The counter facade, Portico of Glory

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #24: Ordo Prophetarum, The counter facade, Portico of Glory
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 24 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          Master Mateo, The Sybil, The counter facade, Portico of Glory (1211)

          1211 · The Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Santiago de Compostela
          View the most popular artwork of Master Mateo ranked #25: The Sybil, The counter facade, Portico of Glory
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 25 of 44 artworks by Master Mateo
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          The artist

          Master Mateo

          1161 – 1217

          Portrait of Master Mateo
          Quick facts
          • Mediumsstone
          • Corpus themesmagnum opus, religious devotion
          • Copyright statusPublic domain
          • Emotional tonespiritual
          • Museums on APSThe Catedral de Santiago Foundation, Cathedral
          • Top-ranked workThe disappeared façade at the end of the Camino
          • Best occasionscultural, conversation
          • Lifespan56 years
          Biography

          The Soul of Santiago’s Glory

          Master Mateo, a sculptor whose name remains shrouded in mystery despite his monumental contribution to the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, stands as one of the most revered figures of Romanesque art in Spain. Born around 1161 in Galicia, though precise details about his life are scarce, Mateo’s legacy rests primarily on his unparalleled achievement: the Portico de la Gloria. This breathtaking architectural marvel dominates the cathedral’s façade and embodies the spiritual fervor of the twelfth century. He emerged as a sculptor during a period marked by fervent religious devotion and artistic innovation, stepping into a world where the pilgrimage route to Santiago was already a transformative journey for thousands of souls.

          The genesis of his greatest work began around 1188, when he was tasked with overseeing the creation of the triple doorway that would become his magnum opus. The Cathedral project itself had been conceived decades earlier, driven by King Alfonso VIII and fueled by the immense religious significance of the site. Within this sacred context, Mateo did not merely carve stone; he breathed life into it. His involvement in the Portico de la Adamant was a divine undertaking, transforming a structural necessity into a theological narrative that continues to captivate pilgrims and art historians alike.

          A Symphony in Stone: Technique and Style

          Mateo's sculptural style is characterized by a remarkable realism that represented a profound departure from earlier, more rigid Romanesque conventions. While his contemporaries often relied on stylized, flat figures, Mateo meticulously studied human anatomy and the complex behavior of drapery, achieving an astonishing accuracy in his depictions. His mastery of limestone carving was unparalleled, particularly through his use of a technique known as trabajo vivo. This method involved layering stone slabs to create textured surfaces that mimicked the appearance of flesh and fabric, lending a sense of movement and vitality to the static medium.

          This innovative approach allowed him to bridge the gap between the earthly and the divine. When observing his work, one can see how he skillfully employed light and shadow to enhance the depth of his reliefs. His ability to manipulate stone to suggest the softness of a saint's robe or the muscular tension of a biblical figure elevated his craftsmanship to a level of sophistication rarely seen in the Middle Ages. This technical brilliance ensured that his figures were not merely symbols, but palpable presences within the cathedral's entrance.

          The Portico de la Gloria: A Testament to Faith

          The Portico de la Gloria serves as the ultimate testament to Mateo’s artistic and spiritual vision. Its central panels depict profound scenes from the Gospels—including the Nativity, Annunciation, and the Crucifixion—arranged in a way that guides the viewer through a sacred history. The iconography is vast and complex, featuring:

          • The Central Arch: Featuring iconic figures such as Saint Luke, where the intricate Romanesque sculpture displays profound religious symbolism.
          • The Left Arch: A masterclass in 12th-century Spanish relief carving, showcasing detailed biblical narratives.
          • The Right Arch: An exhibition of intricate beauty that demonstrates his ability to manage complex architectural and sculptural integration.

          Through these works, Mateo achieved a level of historical significance that transcends the era of his birth. He transitioned the Romanesque style toward the burgeoning elegance of the Gothic, leaving behind a legacy that remains the heartbeat of Santiago de Compostela. His work stands as a permanent bridge between the medieval mind and the eternal, ensuring that even centuries after his death in 1217, the glory of his stone symphony continues to inspire awe.

          Questions & Answers

          What aliases or alternate names does Master Mateo have?

          Master Mateo appears under the alternate names Mateo De Compostela.

          Where are Master Mateo's artworks grouped by keywords?

          To find works by Master Mateo on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

          Is there an overview of all the subjects Master Mateo painted?

          The Subject Atlas page maps Master Mateo's artworks by subject.

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