The Calling of Saint Matthew vs Black Square
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Calling of Saint Matthew Caravaggio · 1609 50% · #79 in the world
- Black Square Kazimir Malevich · 1915 50% · #78 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between The Calling of Saint Matthew and Black Square: 50% each. Black Square is #78 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #7 of the 11 from the 20th century. The Calling of Saint Matthew is #79, and #2 of the 5 by Caravaggio.
Side by side
| The Calling of Saint Matthew | Black Square | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #79 | #78 |
| Artist | Caravaggio | Kazimir Malevich |
| Year | 1609 | 1915 |