Italian artist Caravaggio is beloved by many, but had he lived today he may have been cancelled. A ‘fan’ goes behind his work ...

It's a discovery that has shaken the art world. Thanks to meticulous restoration work, previously unknown details have now been uncovered in The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, Caravaggio's last work ...

The central painting in the chapel, “Inspiration of Saint Matthew” is Caravaggio’s third painting, which was put in place in 1602. The patrons originally planned to install statues at the ...

The painting, made before Poussin made his final move to Rome, shows that he was probably familiar with Caravaggio’s The Death of the Virgin (1606). (He could have seen that work in Northern Italy.) ...

In May 1606, Caravaggio’s rackety life caught up with him. He already had a long list of misdemeanours against his name. He had been twice arrested for carrying a sword without a permit; put on trial ...

The painting is found in the chapel dedicated to St. Matthew in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi. The donor of the chapel was a French cardinal, Matthieu Cointerel, who died in 1585.

Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio.He recalled that ...

Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains By Virginia Raguin , College of the Holy Cross May 6, 2025 ...