More than 60 years ago, art historians attributed a rare portrait to Caravaggio, the celebrated Baroque painter known for his ...

Rare Caravaggio shown to public for first time in Rome exhibition A rarely seen painting by Italian master Caravaggio, part of a private collection, is going on display to the public for the first ...

“I believe it was painted in 1598 because Barberini’s hand gesture is similar to Christ’s in Caravaggio’s Calling of St Matthew, also painted that year,” she added. Ms Nicita said it was ...

"It is a painting that expresses itself through gestures," she added. "This marvelous gesture of the outstretched right hand is very reminiscent of the gesture of Christ in 'The Calling of Saint ...

"This marvellous gesture of the outstretched right hand is very reminiscent of the gesture of Christ in 'The Calling of Saint Matthew'," she said, referring to one of Caravaggio's most famous ...