South German Baroque sculptor (active in the 18th century) St Matthew the Evangelist Limewood, carved almost in full relief, partially preserved original polychrome paint and gilding. Depiction of the seated Evangelist, pointing with his right hand to his Gospel with the Passion of Christ (Ch. 28), his upper body and head facing downwards to the right. H. 47 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. South German sculptor active in the 18th century. Carved, painted and gilt limewood sculpture Saint Matthew the Evangelist.