In this episode of Lattes & Art, host James William Moore explores the dramatic world of Caravaggio through the lens of Pope Francis’s admiration. Why does a pope known for humility and mercy gravitate toward an artist with such a turbulent past? We break down two of Caravaggio’s most powerful works—The Calling of Saint Matthew and The Incredulity of Saint Thomas—looking closely at their use of light, realism, and raw emotion. These aren’t just paintings; they are spiritual confrontations in oil and shadow. Join us as we unpack the tension between faith and doubt, sinner and saint, and why Caravaggio’s divine drama still hits home today.
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The Calling of Saint Matthew https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Calling_of_Saint_Matthew_by_Carvaggio.jpg
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Incredulity_of_Saint_Thomas_by_Caravaggio.jpg
Mean Streets, Martin Scorsese https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070379/mediaviewer/rm2117716992/?ref_=ttmi_mi_11
Installation shots of Caravaggio works https://anamericaninrome.com/2019/02/caravaggio-church-san-luigi-dei-francesi-rome/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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