Caravaggio

September 29, 2017
Italian Baroque master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was likely born on 29 September 1571, for scholars agree that he was born in the fall of this year, and  29 September is the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel , Caravaggio’s namesake.

September 21, 2017
September 21 is the feast day of gospel author St. Matthew , one of the twelve apostles.

August 25, 2017
The ceremonial entrance of a Caravaggisto: Bartolomeo Manfredi was baptized in Ostiano on 25 August 1582 .

February 20, 2017
One hundred and forty five years ago, on 20 February 1872, The Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York City opened its doors to the public for the first time.

November 25, 2016
Today, 25 November, is the Feast Day of St. Catherine of Alexandria.

November 10, 2016
Comparison of Caravaggios Begins in Milan Opening 10 November is the exhibition “ Caravaggio: Readings and Re-readings ” at Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera .

Comparison of Caravaggios Begins in Milan Opening 10 November is the exhibition “ Caravaggio: Readings and Re-readings ” at Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera .

October 12, 2016
Beyond Caravaggio Exhibition Opens Today at London’s National Gallery The exhibition “ Beyond Caravaggio ” opens 12 October at the National Gallery in London.

September 12, 2016
A new Caravaggio: the Rediscovered Portrait of Prospero Farinacci Caravaggio’s early production as a portrait painter is still the subject of research and a fount of enigmas.

August 7, 2016
New Book Release: After Caravaggio by Michael Fried Last month witnessed the release of the latest book by scholar Michael Fried.

July 29, 2016
On 29 July 1580, Francesco di Lorenzo Mochi was born in Montevarchi.