Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio - The Ultimate Picture Palace

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Directed by David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky | UK | 2025 | 1h 41m

Caravaggio is one of the most celebrated artists in European history. Known for his dramatic use of light, intense realism, and bold, striking figures, his works have captivated audiences for centuries. Yet behind the masterpieces lies a deeper mystery: what do these paintings reveal about the man himself? This documentary explores his life and art like never before, featuring masterpiece after masterpiece, along with first-hand testimony from the artist on the eve of his mysterious death. Five years in the making, multi-award-winning film makers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff present the most comprehensive film ever made about one of history’s greatest painters.

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We showed Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio between January 23, 2026 and January 29, 2026.

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