Religious Paintings by Caravaggio

Paper Summary:

This paper examines religious works by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio: "The Deposition of Christ in the Sepulcher", "Madonna di Loreto", "The Calling of Saint Matthew", "The Martyrdom of Saint Mathew" and "The Crucifixion of Saint Peter". All of these works are oils on canvas and present themes from the New Testament. The author describes each painting, its history, biblical content and the techniques used, which are characteristic of Caravaggio.

Table of Contents:
"The Deposition of Christ in the Sepulcher"
"Madonna di Loreto"
"The Calling of Saint Matthew"
"The Martyrdom of Saint Mathew"
"The Crucifixion of Saint Peter"

From the Paper:

"The original commissioner had ordered a more complicated assemble with more display of architecture and a larger number of spectators assisting the scene in terrified impotence. However, Caravaggio managed, after a couple of abandoned attempts, to compact the scene to the most essential elements without losing the dramatic expression its commissioner had requested.
"Affected chiaroscuro gives expression to the moment and brings the scene closer to the viewer, involving them as part of the action."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Kren, Emil and Marx, Daniel. "Caravaggio". Web Gallery of Art. 1996. 12 Aug. 2007 <http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/c/caravagg/05/28ceras.html>
• Spike, John T. and Michele K. Spike. Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio. New York: Abbeville Press, 2007
• Langdon, Helen. Caravaggio: A Life. Oxford: Westview Press, 2000

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