Caravaggio - St John's Co-Cathedral
After a successful period in Naples where he was given a number of important commissions, Caravaggio left for Malta. The island was the headquarters of the Knights of the Order of St John. Caravaggio travelled to Malta and arrived in July 1607 aboard a vessel of the Order.
Saint John's Co-Cathedral - Wikipedia
St John's Co-Cathedral (Maltese: Kon-Katidral ta' San Ġwann) is a Catholic co-cathedral in Valletta, Malta, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
Caravaggio's masterpiece in Malta: the - Finestre sull'Arte
2020年10月19日 · The "Beheading of St. John the Baptist" is the great masterpiece painted by Caravaggio in Malta and the painter's only signed work. Dating from 1608, it is located in the Maltese capital and is discussed in this article.
Caravaggio in Malta: Beheading of St. John the Baptist
2024年4月29日 · It is of course, The Beheading of St John the Baptist by none other than bad boy baroque genius Caravaggio. But how did tiny Malta, end up the home of one of the world’s most significant artistic pieces, arguably the most important work by the man? Well buckle up girls and boys, for this is a story full of intrigue, mystery, and beauty!
St. John’s Co-Cathedral: Visiting the Crown Jewel of Valletta
The Co-Cathedral is home to priceless works of art, including the Beheading of St. John, an internationally recognised masterpiece by Caravaggio; The interior of the church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe
‘Caravaggio Centre’ launched at the St John’s Co-Cathedral
2024年4月12日 · The Caravaggio Centre has been established at the St John’s Co-Cathedral, to provide visitors with an interactive experience through which they can learn about the artist at the very home of two of his masterpieces.
Caravaggio’s masterpiece in Malta: A tale of pride and …
In 1608, French Grandmaster Alof de Wignacourt summoned Caravaggio to Malta, and, pressing for his knighthood to keep him here, commissioned him to paint the altarpiece for the Oratory.
Caravaggio's Sanctuary In Malta - Culture Trip
2017年1月5日 · Caravaggio’s violent exploits led him to Malta, where he would seek absolution from The Knights of St. John, and paint some of his most celebrated works.
Caravaggio Centre in St John’s Co-Cathedral opened
2024年4月13日 · The Caravaggio Centre within St. John’s Co-Cathedral, a project with an expenditure of more than €2.1 million, co-financed by European funds, has been opened.
Caravaggio’s Legacy: Unveiling Artistry At St. John’s ... - Lovin Malta
2024年4月16日 · The aim of this Centre is for visitors to explore more of the life and art of the renowned artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, allowing them to delve deeper into his revolutionary techniques, the life he lived, and his timeless artistic heritage.