That hoof, that sword—everything is so close! This chapel gives us a privileged view of a private conversion.
Caravaggio
Painted and sculpted bodies move into our space. Everything feels like it’s in motion, including the light.
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Uniting spiritual and earthly realms, Caravaggio has left a space open for us in this circle of mourners.
Caravaggio, Death of the Virgin
Embracing his own reflection, Narcissus falls in love with himself—and into the water. Good thing it’s just paint!
Caravaggio, Narcissus at the Source
A world turned upside down? Caravaggio not only upends St. Peter, but also turns artistic convention on its head.
Caravaggio, Crucifixion of St. Peter
As the apostle’s tattered green shirt suggests, this is a rough and tumble world, far from the pomp of the Church.
Caravaggio, The Supper at Emmaus
Caravaggio captures a spiritual awakening, with only light and gesture identifying these figures as divine.
Caravaggio, Calling of St. Matthew
Spotlight on Christ! Watching this dramatic scene unfold, we become a part of it, as if already inside the tomb.
Caravaggio, Deposition (or Entombment)
After Caravaggio’s untimely death, many painters emulated his gritty naturalism in scenes of Roman street-life.
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