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Tag: Caravaggio

  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year!

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    Happy New Year from the Baroque Art Accessibility Consortium! Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God. Have a look at The Madonna of the Rosary (1604) by Caravaggio. We see the Virgin pointing at the rosaries she gave to St. Dominic, while others kneel and request the rosaries…

  • Caravaggio’s Death of the Virgin Rejection

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    Much has been written about Caravaggio’s Death of the Virgin and its rejection by the Barefoot Carmelites. However, did you know that the painter chosen replace Caravaggio was also rejected on his first attempt?The Venetian painter Carlo Saraceni also depicted the Virgin dead; though she appeared less lifeless than in Caravaggio’s version. He modified the…

  • Caravaggio Nativity Scenes

    Caravaggio Nativity Scenes

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    During Christmas week, we take a look at several of Caravaggio’s depictions of the Holy Family. Note: The last slide is not universally accepted as autograph by all Caravaggio scholars. The Adoration of the Shepherds (1609) was originally displayed in the Messina church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Padri Cappuccini (Our Lady of the…

  • Maffeo Barberini Portrait by Caravaggio on display

    Maffeo Barberini Portrait by Caravaggio on display

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    One of Caravaggio’s few portraits will be on display in a special exhibit until February 23, 2025. This portrait is part of a private collection and has never before been on display to the public. The portrait is of Maffeo Barberini, who at 30yrs old was well on his way to being appointed a cardinal…

  • Martha and Mary Magdalene

    Martha and Mary Magdalene

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    3 reasons this Caravaggio is worth some thought. 1. It depicts sisters Martha and Mary Magdalene at the moment Mary is receiving the light of God. (Notice how well lit Mary’s face is.)2. Check out the difference between Mary’s clothes and Martha’s. Mary has obviously been reaping the material rewards of her lifestyle as a…