The Ambassadors vs The Calling of Saint Matthew
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Ambassadors Hans Holbein the Younger · 1533 50% · #77 in the world
- The Calling of Saint Matthew Caravaggio · 1609 50% · #79 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between The Ambassadors and The Calling of Saint Matthew: 50% each. The Ambassadors is #77 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #13 of the 23 from the 16th century. The Calling of Saint Matthew is #79, and #2 of the 5 by Caravaggio.
Side by side
| The Ambassadors | The Calling of Saint Matthew | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #77 | #79 |
| Artist | Hans Holbein the Younger | Caravaggio |
| Year | 1533 | 1609 |