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Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains
The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...
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A Caravaggio Retrospective Including Work Not Shown Since 1599 Proves His Style Gets Fresher with Age
Caravaggio (b. 1571) is among the newest of the Old Masters. Though in one contemporary's estimation he was egregius in urbe ...
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Caravaggio comes to Delhi
The exhibition of Renaissance painter Caravaggio’s “Magdalene in Ecstasy” at KNMA, Delhi, presents the opportunity of a ...
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Why Caravaggio's 'The Calling of Saint Matthew' was Pope Francis' favorite painting − art historian explains
Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, "Hope," Francis spoke of his ...
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Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains
He recalled that during his travels to Rome as a cardinal, he prayed in front of the painting by Caravaggio – “The Calling of Saint Matthew.” The painting is found in the chapel dedicated to ...