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Madrid's Museo del Prado holds 2 works by Caravaggio (1571–1610) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Caravaggio revolutionised Western painting with his dramatic realism and intense chiaroscuro — figures emerging from deep shadow into a single shaft of light. He worked in Rome until 1606, when he killed a man and fled, spending his final years in Naples, Malta, and Sicily. Around 65 paintings survive.
Museo del Prado
Madrid · 2 works on display
The Prado is one of the world's great art museums, with an unparalleled collection of Spanish painting — Velázquez, Goya, El Greco — alongside outstanding Italian and Flemish Old Masters. Allow a full day; the Velázquez rooms alone take two hours to do justice to.
About the artist
Caravaggio
Italian · Baroque · 1571–1610
Caravaggio revolutionised Western painting with his dramatic realism and intense chiaroscuro — figures emerging from deep shadow into a single shaft of light. He worked in Rome until 1606, when he killed a man and fled, spending his final years in Naples, Malta, and Sicily. Around 65 paintings survive.
Key works
The Calling of Saint MatthewJudith Beheading HolofernesSupper at Emmaus
Frequently asked questions
How many Caravaggio paintings are on display in Madrid?
Our current data shows 2 Caravaggio paintings on display in Madrid, spread across the Museo del Prado. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Madrid has the most Caravaggio paintings?
Museo del Prado holds all 2 known Caravaggio works in Madrid.
Where else can I see Caravaggio's paintings?
Caravaggio's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Caravaggio →
Planning your visit to Madrid
The Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza are all within 10 minutes' walk of each other along the Paseo del Prado. The Prado offers free entry from 6–8pm Monday to Saturday and 5–7pm on Sundays. A Paseo del Arte combined ticket gives discounted access to all three.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.