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Matthew: He is often depicted with a spear, a sword, or a halberd, the instruments of his martyrdom; the angel represents him as a Gospel writer. He is also represented with a purse, a treasure chest, or a scale, which represent his former status as a publican.

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© Wikimedia. Matthew and His Spear, by Van Dyck.

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