The sculpture depicting St. Matthew was created along with a whole pulpit, as well as with a set of side altars, around 1693-1705. His attribute is a human, because the Gospel of St. Matthew begins with a description of Christ's lineage.
Maria Działo, "Sculpture of St. Matthew", [in:] "The Sacred Lesser Poland Heritage", 2024, source: https://sdm.upjp2.edu.pl/en/works/sculpture-of-st-matthew-1