Matthias Stom or Matthias Stomer (c. 1600 – after 1652),

• Was a Dutch, or possibly Flemish painter.
• He is only known for the works he produced during his residence in Italy.
• He worked in various locations in Italy where he enjoyed the patronage of religious institutions as well as prominent members of the nobilty.
• It is not known when or where he died.
• It may have bee in Sicily, or alternatively in Northern Italy, in or after 1652.