Caravaggio’s Contarelli Chapel

Rome.   Paintings by Caravaggio, 1599 – 1602.

the calling of st. matthew

Contarelli Chapel, church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome.   1599 – 1600.   Oil on canvas, 10’7.5″ x 11’2″.

the inspiration of st. matthew

Contarelli Chapel, church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome.   1602.   Oil on canvas, 9’8.5″ x 6’2.5″.

RECOMMENDED READING

The National Gallery Video

Caravaggio’s First Public Commission

Khan Academy Video

Caravaggio, Calling of Saint Matthew and Inspiration of Saint Matthew

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL

Encyclopedia Britannica

Contarelli Chapel