EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: CARAVAGGIO
Schedule
Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:40 pm
UTC-04:00Location
345 Main St, Rockland, ME, United States, Maine 04841 | Rockland, ME
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Mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder – shine a new light on Caravaggio in this dramatic biography…Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.
Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works — sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight — offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Join us as we unravel the story of one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures.
Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery — one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.
Co-Directed by David Bickerstaff & Phil Grabsky
Runtime 1 hour 40 minutes
About EXHIBITION ON SCREEN
Exhibition on Screen is the originator of bringing exhibition-based art films to the cinema. Working with top international museums and galleries, Exhibition on Screen create films which offer a cinematic immersion into the world’s best loved art, accompanied by insights from the world’s leading historians and arts critics.
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345 Main St, Rockland, ME, United States, Maine 04841Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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