An exhibition will be held where you can see works by Caravaggio (1571-1610) or artists influenced by him, including three works owned by the Uffizi Gallery in Italy. ‘Caravaggio, the Master of Light & Faces of the Baroque’, which opens on the 2nd floor of the Hangaram Art Museum at the Seoul Arts Center in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 9th, includes 10 works attributed to Caravaggio or Caravaggio and 47 works by Baroque era painters such as Annibale Carracci and Artemisia Gentileschi. A total of 57 works will be presented in Korea.
Caravaggio was a Baroque master who created a new trend in European religious painting in the 17th century with his strong contrasts of light and shadow and dramatic and realistic depictions of scenes. His painting style, loved by both the church and the public, coupled with the atmosphere of the Vatican, which was in crisis during the period of religious reform, also influenced other artists such as Rubens and Rembrandt. Caravaggio died at the age of 38 and is known to have left about 100 works.
Other works such as ‘Saint Sebastiano’ and ‘Saint Francis Meditating’ also attract attention as they show Caravaggio’s unique style. However, it is composed of works from private collections rather than from famous museums. Regarding this, Curator Ho said, “Research on Caravaggio began in earnest in the 20th century, and from that time on, as works owned by noble families began to appear one by one, related evidence also increased. “This is happening,” he explained, adding, “A paper containing the scientific basis and research details for all exhibited works will be attached to the catalog.”
The research paper includes information on collections, related literature, X-ray imaging, and techniques. For example, ‘David with the head of Goliath’ is in a separate collection of the Borghese Museum, and there is a documentary record that this work was also owned by the museum in the 17th century. The organizers stated that they hope that these records will be an exhibition that confirms the dynamically changing cross-section of art history. The exhibition runs until March 27th next year.
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The exhibition titled “Caravaggio, the Master of Light & Faces of the Baroque” will showcase remarkable works by Caravaggio and artists inspired by him. Opening on the 9th at the Hangaram Art Museum within the Seoul Arts Center, the exhibit will present a total of 57 works, including 10 attributed to Caravaggio and 47 by Baroque painters such as Annibale Carracci and Artemisia Gentileschi.
Notable pieces from the Uffizi Gallery, which will be part of the exhibition, include “The Arrest of Christ,” “The Tooth Puller,” and “The Suspicion of St. Thomas.” Caravaggio is celebrated for his impactful use of light and shadow, as well as his realistic and dramatic depictions of religious scenes. His artistry greatly influenced baroque painting, affecting contemporaries like Rubens and Rembrandt.
Curator Ho Jeong-eun pointed out that “The Doubt of St. Thomas,” depicting St. Thomas’s profound confirmation of Christ’s resurrection, is one of Caravaggio’s signature works, widely copied during his time due to its stunning use of light and lifelike details. The exhibition will also include pieces from private collections, highlighting ongoing research that sheds light on Caravaggio’s legacy and works previously held by noble families.
The exhibition runs until March 27th of the following year and includes scientific research findings related to the paintings, reflecting a dynamic exploration of art history.