Matthias Stomer ( 1600 - 1650 ) was an Italian painter. Matthias Stomer s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 168000 USD for The Death of Brutus in 2005 to 665000 USD for The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.