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Naples's Museo di Capodimonte holds 1 work by Caravaggio (1571–1610) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Caravaggio in Naples
Caravaggio in Naples
Caravaggio fled to Naples in 1606, three weeks after killing a man in Rome. The city received him, and he produced some of his darkest and most powerful work there. The Seven Works of Mercy at the Pio Monte della Misericordia was painted in a single sustained effort shortly after his arrival — seven acts of charity compressed into one chaotic, nocturnal scene, all the figures jostling in the foreground light.
The Capodimonte Museum holds the Flagellation of Christ, painted during his second Neapolitan stay after his failed attempt to return to Rome. It is a late Caravaggio, the figures emerging from deep shadow, the violence spare and clinical. He died before he could leave Naples for good, intercepted by fever on the road north.
Planning your visit
The Pio Monte della Misericordia chapel — where the Seven Works of Mercy still hangs above the altar — is a short walk from the Duomo. It has limited opening hours; check before visiting.
Museo di Capodimonte
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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 Naples?
Our current data shows 1 Caravaggio painting on display in Naples, held at the Museo di Capodimonte.
Which museum in Naples has the most Caravaggio paintings?
Museo di Capodimonte holds all 1 known Caravaggio work in Naples.
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 Naples
Naples' Museo Nazionale is one of the finest archaeological museums in the world; the Capodimonte gallery, home to a superb Old Masters collection, is a 20-minute taxi from the centre. Public transport in Naples can be unreliable — taxis are affordable and often more practical.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.