Where is "The Martyrdom of St Matthew" by CARAVAGGIO?

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

Which museum has "The Martyrdom of St Matthew"?

"The Martyrdom of St Matthew" is on display at San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome.

Who painted "The Martyrdom of St Matthew" and when?

"The Martyrdom of St Matthew" was painted by CARAVAGGIO in 1599-1600.

What are the dimensions of "The Martyrdom of St Matthew"?

"The Martyrdom of St Matthew" measures 323 × 343 cm.

What art movement is "The Martyrdom of St Matthew" associated with?

"The Martyrdom of St Matthew" is a work of Italian, Renaissance, painted by CARAVAGGIO.

Can I see "The Martyrdom of St Matthew" in person?

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

CARAVAGGIO: The Martyrdom of St Matthew

✦ CARAVAGGIO

🖼 The Martyrdom of St Matthew, 1599-1600

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 323 × 343 cm

▣ San Luigi dei Francesi

◎ Rome, Italy

🖼 Order as art print*

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Dramatic chiaroscuro floods a chapel scene where soldiers brutally strike down the saint, his body diagonal across composition. Caravaggio's revolutionary use of violent light and shadow, coupled with street-level realism, transformed religious art and established him as the Baroque master.

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