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Blood on Canvas: When Revenge and Murder Inspired Masterpieces

Art News • 4 minutes read

Murder and revenge have long served as powerful themes in art, reflecting humanity's darkest emotions. From mythological tales to personal vendettas, painters have transformed violence into hauntingly beautiful works.

Blockbuster Caravaggio Exhibition in Rome Unveils Lost Masterpiece

Art news • 3 minutes read

The blockbuster 2025 exhibition at the Palazzo Barberini in Rome will celebrate Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, a master of chiaroscuro, with over 50 works, including the "Portrait of Maffeo Barberini" , recently rediscovered after 400 years. This major event explores Caravaggio's artistic evolution and his connection to Maffeo Barberini, offering a unique immersion into the legacy of the Baroque painter.

Michelangelo Pistoletto Reimagines Caravaggio's Stolen Masterpiece in Sicily

Art news • 2 minutes read

Arte Povera artist Michelangelo Pistoletto has created a new version of Caravaggio's Nativity , stolen in 1969 from the Oratory of Saint Lawrence in Sicily, to pay tribute to the lost masterpiece. The project is part of an initiative to perpetuate Caravaggio's legacy by exhibiting a work by a new artist each year.

A masterpiece by Caravaggio today regains its historical setting

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The Portrait of Maffeo Barberini by Caravaggio, which remained in a private collection for 60 years, is now on display at the Palazzo Barberini in Rome, providing a rare opportunity to discover this masterpiece attributed in 1963 by Roberto Longhi. The exhibition highlights Caravaggio's mastery in portrait art and his crucial role in the development of Italian Baroque.

The shadow behind the brush: the most disturbing biographies in art history

Art history • 20 minutes read

Discover the darker, more tormented side of the artists who created disturbing masterpieces. We will discuss not their works, but the troubled lives of Caravaggio, Goya, Munch, Dalí and other masters, revealing the stories of violence, anguish and madness that fueled their creative genius...

This Month, the Prado in Madrid Will Unveil a Recently Discovered Caravaggio

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A painting nearly sold at auction for $1,600 three years ago has been identified as a lost masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The Prado in Spain has announced that this painting, titled Ecce Homo, will be publicly displayed for the first time on May 27...

New Insights Unveiled in London Exhibit on Caravaggio’s Final Masterwork

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London's National Gallery will showcase "The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula," Caravaggio's last known work, revealing new insights into the artist's final years and the painting's tumultuous history. This free exhibition, part of the gallery's bicentenary celebrations, highlights the painting's complex journey and its recent reattribution to Caravaggio following the discovery of a pivotal 1610 letter.

Revealing Epiphany: Exploring the Artistic Tapestry of Divine Manifestation

Art history • 14 minutes read

Epiphany is a significant religious celebration in Christianity, marking the revelation of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles through the visit of the Magi and his baptism by John the Baptist...

Exploring the Sacred: A Journey Through Religious Art at Easter

Religious Art • 14 minutes read

Easter, a central holiday in Christianity, signifies the resurrection of Jesus Christ and holds profound global significance...

Top 10: Still Life

Still life • 12 minutes read

Let's get straight to the point: when you read about still life on the web, you'll be able to find examples from Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. They are characterized by the predominant depiction of inanimate subjects, both natural and artificial...

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