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Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum holds 3 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.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Vienna · 3 works on display
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the great art museums of the world — a Ringstrasse palace built to house the Habsburg imperial collections, with extraordinary holdings of Bruegel, Titian, Velázquez, and Vermeer. Allow a full day for the painting galleries alone.
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 Vienna?
Our current data shows 3 Caravaggio paintings on display in Vienna, spread across the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Vienna has the most Caravaggio paintings?
Kunsthistorisches Museum holds all 3 known Caravaggio works in Vienna.
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 Vienna
Vienna's main art museums are centred on the Ringstrasse and the MuseumsQuartier — the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Albertina, Leopold Museum, and Belvedere are all within 20 minutes' walk of each other. The Vienna City Card offers unlimited public transport and discounts at many museums. Pre-booking is rarely essential except for specific temporary exhibitions.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.