Where is "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" by CARAVAGGIO?

"The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" is held in the permanent collection of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome, Italy.

Which museum has "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew"?

"The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" is on display at San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome.

Who painted "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" and when?

"The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" was painted by CARAVAGGIO in 1602.

What are the dimensions of "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew"?

"The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" measures 296 × 189 cm.

What art movement is "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" associated with?

"The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" is a work of Italian, Renaissance, painted by CARAVAGGIO.

Can I see "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" in person?

Yes — "The Inspiration of Saint Matthew" is on permanent display at San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

CARAVAGGIO: The Inspiration of Saint Matthew

✦ CARAVAGGIO

🖼 The Inspiration of Saint Matthew, 1602

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 296 × 189 cm

▣ San Luigi dei Francesi

◎ Rome, Italy

🖼 Order as art print*

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Divine light floods a tavern corner as an angel guides Matthew's hand to write scripture. Caravaggio revolutionized religious art by placing sacred narratives in gritty, contemporary settings, merging the spiritual with the ordinary through dramatic chiaroscuro.

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